Advocacy Glossary
Federal Register
What does Federal Register mean?
The Federal Register is the daily official publication of the U.S. government, where agencies post proposed rules, final rules, public notices, and presidential documents.
Why it matters for advocates
It is published every business day and is free to search online. If an agency is about to change a rule that affects your issue, it will appear here first.
Advocates who watch the Federal Register catch comment periods in time to weigh in, instead of learning about a new rule after it is final.
Related terms
The fastest way to put these terms to work: generate a one-page policy brief free at PolicyPage