Commentari

Commentari is a civic engagement platform designed to bridge the gap between complex federal regulations and meaningful public participation. Built by Eric Epstein, a 32-year veteran senior policy counsel at the DOJ and ATF, the platform addresses a critical flaw in the democratic process: federal agencies issue rules faster than stakeholders can respond, and form letters are often dismissed as a single comment. Commentari closes that gap by empowering individuals and organizations to craft unique, substantive public comments that carry weight. The platform uses artificial intelligence to summarize complex rules and pending legislation in plain language, identify issues agencies must address under the Administrative Procedure Act, and help each supporter draft a comment in their own voice. Submissions go directly to Regulations.gov and to Congress through authorized channels. For organizations, Commentari offers branded campaigns, nightly rule tracking, citation verification, engagement metrics, and embeddable donation links. The core promise is simple: no templates, no duplication, just your argument, in your voice, on the record. The platform is for anyone who wants to influence the laws and regulations that affect their life, from individual citizens to large advocacy groups.

Instant Policy Analysis

Don't read 500 pages of legal jargon. Commentari's AI digests complex statutes and regulations into clear, unbiased summaries you can actually understand. This feature saves users hours of research time by providing concise, actionable overviews of pending bills and federal rules, allowing you to quickly grasp the core issues and implications without needing a law degree.

Smart Drafting

Write professional, effective public comments in seconds. Choose your stance (support, against, or neutral) and your tone (professional, legalistic, witty, or urgent), and let the platform help you articulate your position. The AI ensures each comment is unique and substantive, avoiding the pitfalls of form letters that get dismissed as a single, repetitive submission.

Real-Time Policy Tracking

Commentari maintains a live database tracking over 1,500 active bills and regulations. Users can search for specific policies, browse trending topics, and set up alerts for new developments. This feature ensures you never miss an opportunity to comment on a rule or law that matters to you, keeping you informed and ready to act.

Organizational Campaign Tools

For nonprofits, advocacy groups, and associations, Commentari provides powerful tools to coordinate campaigns and multiply their impact. Features include branded campaign pages, real-time member analytics, automated policy tracking, and seamless integration with your existing systems. This allows organizations to lead their communities to meaningful, coordinated action.

Individual Citizen Advocacy

A concerned citizen wants to voice their opinion on a proposed environmental regulation but is intimidated by the 500-page legal document. Using Commentari, they get a clear summary of the rule, choose their stance, and draft a unique, professional comment in their own voice. The platform then submits it directly to Regulations.gov, ensuring their voice is heard and counted.

Organizational Campaign Management

An advocacy group needs to mobilize its members to comment on a new healthcare bill. Commentari allows them to create a branded campaign page, track member engagement in real time, and provide each supporter with a unique, substantive comment to submit. The organization can monitor the collective impact of their community on the policy.

Legal and Policy Research

A law student or policy analyst needs to quickly understand the nuances of a complex new federal rule. Commentari's instant policy analysis feature breaks down the legal jargon into clear, unbiased summaries. This allows them to identify key issues that agencies must address under the Administrative Procedure Act, saving significant research time.

Grassroots Lobbying

A local community group wants to influence their congressional representative on a piece of pending legislation. Members use Commentari to craft individual comments that are then submitted directly to Congress through authorized channels. This coordinated, yet personalized, approach ensures their collective voice is powerful and authentic.

How does Commentari ensure my comment is unique and not a form letter?

Commentari's AI is designed to help each supporter draft a comment in their own voice. The platform does not use templates or generate duplicate text. By considering your chosen stance, tone, and personal perspective, the AI creates a unique argument that reflects your individual viewpoint, ensuring it is not dismissed as a generic form letter.

Is my comment actually sent to the right government agency?

Yes. Commentari has verified integrations with Regulations.gov for federal rules and authorized channels for Congress. When you submit your comment through the platform, it is sent directly to the appropriate agency or legislative body, ensuring your input is officially placed on the record.

How many free comments can I make per month?

You can sign up for free and get 3 free comments per month. This allows you to test the platform, understand its capabilities, and engage with the policies that matter most to you without any upfront cost. Additional comments may be available through a credit system or organizational plans.

What kind of organizations can benefit from Commentari?

Commentari is designed for nonprofits, advocacy groups, trade associations, and any organization that needs to coordinate public engagement on policy issues. The platform provides tools for branded campaigns, member analytics, automated policy tracking, and seamless integration, helping organizations lead their communities to meaningful action.