BillTrack50 Help Center

Advocacy

Help with using BillTrack50 for advocacy.

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  • Getting Started

So You Want To Take Action?

An explanation of how to get involved in the political process.

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  • Getting Started

Advocacy - The Basics

An introduction to advocacy.

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  • Intermediate

Advocacy - What Are The Best Tools?

A run through of some of the best tools out there for advocacy.

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Regulation Advocacy

An explanation of some good strategies for effective regulation advocacy.

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Ideas for Crafting Liberal/Conservative Legislation in Red/Blue States

A demonstration of how to identify legislation that might be successful if you live in a state with a different political majority.

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Using the BillTrack50 Mobile App to Create a Call to Action Campaign

An explanation of how to use our mobile app for advocacy.

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5 Ways to Use Social Media to Support a Digital Advocacy Campaign

Advice on the best way to use social media in your campaign.

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3 Strategies to Avoid Advocate Fatigue

Advice on how to avoid overdoing your advocacy.

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  • Getting Started

How to Take Action on Executive Actions

Some suggestions about how to influence the process at a presidential level.

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How to Tell if a Bill Will Pass

A process for estimating the chances that a bill will be successful.

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Advocacy on a Budget - Policy Research Tips and Resources

A discussion of how to quickly research a new policy or idea.