Commentari

Commentari is a civic engagement platform designed to bridge the gap between complex government regulations and everyday people who want to make their voices heard. Federal agencies issue new rules faster than most stakeholders can respond, and when people do submit comments, form letters often get dismissed as a single, less impactful submission. Commentari closes that gap by making public participation accessible, effective, and genuinely personal.

Built by Eric Epstein, a 32-year veteran of the DOJ and ATF, a primary author of the Ghost Gun Rule, and a Distinguished Presidential Rank Award recipient, the platform was designed by someone who spent decades on the receiving end of public comments. He knows exactly what makes a comment effective and what gets ignored. Commentari summarizes complex rules and pending legislation in plain language, identifies issues agencies must address under the Administrative Procedure Act, and helps each supporter draft a unique, substantive comment in their own voice. Submissions go directly to Regulations.gov and to Congress through authorized channels. For organizations, the platform 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. Whether you are an individual concerned about a new environmental regulation or a nonprofit mobilizing thousands of supporters, Commentari helps you turn bureaucratic documents into clear action that shapes the laws affecting your life.

Instant Policy Analysis

Don't read 500 pages of legal jargon. Commentari's AI digests complex statutes, regulations, and pending legislation into clear, unbiased summaries you can actually understand. You get the key points, the deadlines, and the specific issues agencies must address, all presented in plain language without the dense legal terminology that usually makes public participation feel impossible.

Smart Drafting

Write professional, effective public comments in seconds. Choose your stance and tone from options like Professional, Legalistic, Witty, or Urgent. Our AI tools help you articulate your position while ensuring your comment is unique and substantive. Each comment is drafted in your own voice, so it carries more weight with regulators who are trained to spot form letters.

Collective Impact Tracking

Join forces with others and see your impact. Organizations can coordinate campaigns, track engagement metrics in real time, and monitor how their community's collective voice is influencing policy. You can see exactly how many comments have been submitted, which arguments are resonating, and how your campaign is growing over time.

Verified Government Submission

Your comment goes directly to the right place every time. Commentari integrates with Regulations.gov for federal rulemaking and with authorized channels for Congress. You don't need to navigate confusing government websites or worry about whether your submission was received. The platform handles the paperwork, and you get confirmation that your voice is on the record.

Individual Advocacy on a New Regulation

Imagine a new federal rule about clean water standards is published. It is 400 pages long and full of technical language. You care deeply about clean water but have no legal background. Commentari summarizes the rule in plain language, explains what the agency must consider, and helps you draft a personal comment about how the regulation affects your local lake. You submit it directly to Regulations.gov in minutes.

Nonprofit Campaign Coordination

A nonprofit focused on housing rights wants to mobilize its members to comment on a proposed change to federal housing assistance rules. Using Commentari's organization tools, they create a branded campaign page, share it with supporters, and track how many comments are submitted each night. They see which arguments are most effective and adjust their messaging in real time.

Small Business Owner Responding to Regulations

A small business owner is overwhelmed by a new workplace safety regulation that could require expensive equipment. They use Commentari to get a clear summary of the rule, identify the specific requirements that would impact their business, and draft a concise, professional comment explaining the practical challenges. The owner submits their unique perspective directly to the agency.

Advocacy Group Tracking Multiple Bills

An advocacy group monitors dozens of bills and regulations simultaneously. Commentari's real-time database tracks over 1,500 active bills and regulations. The group sets up automated alerts for new rules in their area of interest, receives nightly updates on changes, and can quickly mobilize their community to comment on urgent issues before deadlines pass.

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

Commentari is built specifically to avoid templates and duplication. The AI helps you articulate your own perspective by asking about your position and desired tone, then drafts a comment that reflects your personal values and experiences. Regulators are trained to spot form letters, and unique comments carry significantly more weight in the rulemaking process.

Is Commentari free to use?

Yes, you can sign up for free and get three free comments per month to start. This allows you to test the platform and see how easy it is to make your voice heard. For individuals and organizations that need more capacity, Commentari offers additional credits and organizational plans to support larger campaigns and more frequent submissions.

How does Commentari handle my personal information?

Commentari takes your privacy seriously. The platform has a clear Privacy Policy that explains how your personal information is collected, used, and protected. Your comments are your own, and the platform only uses your data to facilitate submissions and improve the service. You can review the full Privacy Policy on the Commentari website.

Can organizations use Commentari for large-scale campaigns?

Absolutely. Commentari offers powerful tools for nonprofits, advocacy groups, and associations. Organizations can create branded campaign pages, track member engagement in real time, automate policy tracking with nightly updates, and seamlessly integrate with their existing systems. The platform is designed to help organizations multiply their impact and lead their communities to meaningful action.