Overview
Follow the steps below to connect an Advocacy form to a specific Regulations.gov document. This allows supporters to submit public comments during an open comment period.
This article covers only the connection step. You can come back later to configure comment content.
Step 1: Go to the Configure Advocacy Step
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Open the Advocacy form you want to use and go to the Configure Advocacy step.
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To access your Advocacy Forms in EveryAction, navigate to the left-hand sidebar menu and select Engagement > Communication Tools > Online Actions
If you don’t see Online Actions:
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Use Search for a page in the left-hand navigation
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Type Online Actions
Step 2: Choose Regulations.gov as the Delivery Channel
On the Configure Advocacy step, choose Regulations.gov as your message delivery channel.
Step 3: Enter the Document ID
Enter the Document ID for the proposed rule.
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This is different from the Docket ID
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The Document ID becomes available once a document is posted on Regulations.gov
If you’re unsure, it’s worth double-checking the ID on Regulations.gov before continuing.
Step 4: Confirm the Document
Search for the Document ID.
If the ID is valid, you’ll see the document’s comment status and comment closing date.
Select Select this Document to confirm.
If needed, you can remove or change the document later by selecting the x icon.
Step 5: Verify the Comment Period
Before launching your campaign, take a moment to confirm the comment period by:
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Refreshing the document search, or
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Visiting Regulations.gov directly
Agencies may change comment periods or accept late comments.
What else do you need help with?
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How do I configure supporter comments for the guided copy/paste workflow?