Deliverables
Research-grounded document drafts you can iteratively refine through conversation. Templates for appropriations advocacy, policy briefs, testimony, and more.
Deliverables
Deliverables are formatted documents that Apogee drafts for you, grounded in real legislative research. Unlike copying and pasting from a chat response, deliverables are produced using structured templates that follow the conventions professionals expect - proper formatting, required sections, and domain-specific language.
You provide the specifics (which agency, what dollar amount, which subcommittee). Apogee researches the topic, pulls in relevant bills, hearings, CBO scores, and lobbying data, then formats the output using the right template. The result appears as an artifact in the side panel and is saved to your deliverables library.
Every deliverable is a starting point. Refine it through follow-up conversation ("make the justification stronger", "add the GAO report we discussed"), and Apogee will revise.
How It Works
- Choose a template from the Templates tab, or ask Apogee directly ("draft report language", "write testimony").
- Provide specifics. Apogee will ask targeted follow-up questions to gather what it needs - the agency, program, dollar amount, subcommittee, or hearing details.
- Apogee researches. It searches bills, hearings, appropriations data, CRS reports, and other sources relevant to your request.
- Draft appears. The formatted document renders in the side panel as an artifact and is saved to Your Deliverables.
- Iterate. Ask Apogee to revise, expand, or adjust the draft through conversation until it's ready.
Template Library
Templates provide the formatting conventions and section structure for each document type. Apogee's templates are developed from published practitioner guides and best practices - not generic AI formatting. As we add new advocacy workflow templates, each will cite its source material.
Appropriations Advocacy
Based on The Appropriations Playbook by Daniel Schuman and Soren Dayton (American Governance Institute / Foundation for American Innovation, March 2026, CC-BY-4.0).
| Template | What It Produces |
|---|---|
| Report Language Directive | Committee report language directing an agency to take action ("The Committee directs...") |
| Funding Request Letter | Member-to-subcommittee-chair letter requesting a specific funding level, with offset guidance |
| Appropriations Rider | Policy limitation restricting how funds may be used, with point-of-order awareness |
| GAO Study Request | Report language directing the Comptroller General to investigate an issue |
| Written Testimony | Formal testimony for appropriations hearings (House 5-page / Senate 4-page limits) |
| One-Pager / Leave-Behind | Single-page meeting summary with the ask, evidence, and contact info |
| Hearing Questions | Suggested questions for a friendly member to ask at a budget hearing |
| Dear Colleague Letter | Member-to-member letter gathering co-signers for an appropriations request |
| Amendment Text | Draft amendment for subcommittee, committee, or floor markup stage |
| Talking Points & Q&A | Prep package for the member carrying your request, with anticipated questions |
| Pilot Program Request | Report language establishing a pilot program using existing appropriations |
These templates encode specific conventions from the playbook: the verb hierarchy for report language ("directs" vs. "expects" vs. "encourages"), offset requirements for funding requests, point-of-order rules for riders, and committee-specific formatting for testimony.
Regulatory Notice-and-Comment
Templates for the federal rulemaking process under the Administrative Procedure Act. Based on practitioner guides from OIRA/OMB (public domain), Brookings Institution, and the Environmental Data and Governance Initiative (CC BY-SA 4.0).
| Template | What It Produces |
|---|---|
| Formal Public Comment | Structured comment on a proposed rule (NPRM) with docket references, provision-by-provision analysis, and evidence |
| Coalition Sign-On Letter | Multi-organization letter filed as a single comment to demonstrate breadth of stakeholder concern |
| Comment Period Extension Request | Formal request to an agency for additional time to prepare comments |
| Petition for Rulemaking | Formal petition under 5 U.S.C. 553(e) requesting an agency to initiate a new rulemaking |
These templates encode APA procedural requirements: docket and RIN references, Federal Register citation format, cost-benefit analysis structure per OMB Circular A-4, and fee waiver justification language.
Congressional Oversight
Templates for engaging with congressional oversight, Inspector General investigations, and government transparency. Based on POGO's Art of Congressional Oversight, the CRS Congressional Oversight Manual (public domain), and CCR's FOIA Basics.
| Template | What It Produces |
|---|---|
| Oversight Request Letter | Letter to a committee chair requesting investigation of a specific issue, with jurisdiction and evidence |
| Letter to Inspector General | Complaint or investigation request per CIGIE guidelines, with factual allegations and supporting evidence |
| FOIA Request | Freedom of Information Act request under 5 U.S.C. 552 with defined terms, fee waiver, and scope |
Earmarks / Community Project Funding
Templates for the congressional earmark process (Community Project Funding in the House, Congressionally Directed Spending in the Senate). Based on POPVOX Foundation's DIY Earmarks guide, the National League of Cities guide, and House Appropriations Committee FY27 guidance (public domain).
| Template | What It Produces |
|---|---|
| CPF Application Narrative | Project justification, federal nexus statement, and line-item budget for an earmark submission |
| Community Support Letter | Letter from community stakeholders demonstrating broad backing for the project |
General
Standard policy communication formats for any legislative or regulatory work.
| Template | What It Produces |
|---|---|
| Policy Brief | Concise analysis with background, stakeholders, and recommendations (2-4 pages) |
| Impact Assessment | How a bill or regulation would affect your organization or sector |
| Fact Sheet | Single-page reference with key facts, data, and citations |
| Position Statement | Formal organizational stance on a bill or policy issue |
| Member Alert | Time-sensitive internal notification about a legislative action |
| White Paper | In-depth research document with evidence, analysis, and recommendations (5-15 pages) |
| Research Summary | Concise summary of research findings with implications for action |
Viewing and Managing Deliverables
All deliverables are saved to the Your Deliverables tab on the Deliverables page. Each deliverable tracks:
- The document content (viewable in a detail panel)
- Content type and status (draft or final)
- Tags and citations extracted from research
- A link back to the source conversation
You can search, filter by content type or status, and delete deliverables you no longer need.
Coming Soon
- Authorization bill templates for the authorization committee process (bill text drafting, section-by-section analysis, committee reports)
- Confirmation hearing templates for judicial and executive branch nominations
- Budget reconciliation templates for Byrd Rule assessments and CBO score analysis
- Organization-defined templates that your team can create and share