1. Introduction
2. Intro to Searching in FiscalNote - Video
3. Types of Search
   • Simple Search
   • Policy Search
   • Precise Search

Introduction:

FiscalNote's powerful search engine equips you with a number of tools to find key information and improve your day to day efficiency.  Find immediately impactful policy documents, browse for general research, or uncover policy documents to monitor and add them to Issues to track potential impact.  Follow the best practices outlined below for each method: Policy Search, Simple Search, or Precise Search.

Intro to Searching in FiscalNote - Video

Types of Search

Simple Search

Simple Search leverages data in FiscalNote to help better understand general policy landscapes.  Find bill totals by Legislature or Primary Sponsor, review historical trends from past sessions, or find all legislation that has been Enacted.  Click Here to learn more about how to leverage Simple Search.

Simple Search Best Practices 1-Pager (click here to download)

Policy Search

Policy Search is the fastest way to find a specific policy document.  Instantly find a bill or regulation that you need to research or monitor.  Click Here to learn more about how to leverage Policy Search.

Policy Search Best Practices 1-Pager (click here to download)

Precise Search

A Precise Search is the best way to find specific, highly relevant policy documents that could impact your interests.  Add results to an Issue to monitor future activity on key bills or regulations.  Click Here to learn more about how you can leverage Precise Search.

Precise Search Best Practices 1-Pager (click here to download)