Commentari

Commentari is a civic engagement platform designed to close the gap between complex federal regulations and meaningful public participation. Built by Eric Epstein, a 32-year senior policy counsel at the DOJ and ATF, primary author of the Ghost Gun Rule, and Distinguished Presidential Rank Award recipient, this platform was created by someone who spent decades on the receiving end of public comments. Commentari solves a critical problem: federal agencies issue rules faster than stakeholders can respond, and form letters get dismissed as a single comment. The platform 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, 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. With over 1500 active bills and regulations tracked in real time, Commentari makes democracy better together by turning bureaucratic documents into clear, actionable opportunities for civic participation.

Instant Policy Analysis

Don't read 500 pages of legal jargon. Commentari uses AI to digest complex statutes and regulations into clear, unbiased summaries you can actually understand. The platform identifies key issues that agencies must address under the Administrative Procedure Act, saving you hours of research time. Whether you are reviewing a proposed federal rule or pending legislation, you get the essential information you need to form an informed opinion quickly and efficiently.

Smart Drafting

Write professional, effective public comments in seconds. Choose your stance and tone from options including Professional, Legalistic, Witty, and Urgent. The AI helps you articulate your position in your own voice, ensuring each comment is unique and substantive. No templates, no duplication. Every comment reflects your personal perspective perfectly, increasing the likelihood that your submission will be taken seriously by decision makers.

Collective Impact

Join forces with others to amplify your voice. Coordinate campaigns and track the collective impact of your community on policy. Organizations can use branded campaign pages, real-time member analytics, and automated policy tracking to manage engagement. Embeddable donation links make it easy to sustain your advocacy efforts. See how your community's comments are making a difference in the regulatory process.

Verified Submission Integration

Commentari handles the paperwork for you. Submit your comment directly to Regulations.gov and to Congress through authorized, verified channels. You don't need to navigate confusing government websites or worry about proper formatting. The platform ensures your comment reaches the right decision makers through secure, verified integration, so your voice is officially on the record.

Individual Citizen Advocacy

A concerned citizen wants to comment on a proposed environmental regulation but finds the 500-page Federal Register notice overwhelming. Using Commentari, they search the database, get a plain language summary of the rule, and draft a unique comment in a professional tone. They submit directly to Regulations.gov in minutes, ensuring their personal perspective is on the record without needing a law degree.

Nonprofit Campaign Coordination

A nonprofit advocacy group needs to mobilize its members to comment on a pending bill affecting healthcare access. Commentari allows the organization to create a branded campaign page, track member engagement in real time, and ensure each supporter submits a unique, substantive comment. The platform provides engagement metrics and automated policy tracking to measure the campaign's impact.

Small Business Regulatory Response

A small business owner is affected by a new Department of Labor rule on overtime pay. They lack the resources to hire a lawyer to analyze the regulation. Commentari provides instant policy analysis and smart drafting tools, allowing the owner to submit a professional comment explaining how the rule impacts their specific business operations and employees.

Academic Research and Civic Education

A university professor teaching public policy wants students to engage with real regulatory processes. Students use Commentari to browse active bills and regulations, analyze policy issues, and draft comments as a class assignment. The platform's unbiased summaries and tone options help students learn how to communicate effectively with government agencies while participating in democracy.

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

Commentari does not use templates. The AI analyzes the regulation or bill and helps you articulate your personal perspective in your own voice. Each comment is generated based on your chosen stance, tone, and the specific issues you want to address. The platform ensures no two comments are identical, which increases the likelihood that your submission will be considered substantive by agency reviewers.

Is my data and personal information protected?

Yes. Commentari takes data protection seriously. The platform has a clear Privacy Policy that explains how your personal information is collected, used, and protected. The company also maintains Responsible Use guidelines for ethical AI practices. Your comments are submitted through verified, secure channels, and your information is handled in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

How many comments can I submit for free?

You can sign up for free and get 3 free comments per month. This allows you to try the platform and engage with the policies that matter most to you without any upfront cost. If you need to submit more comments or want access to advanced features for organizations, additional plans are available.

How does Commentari work for organizations and advocacy groups?

Organizations can create branded campaign pages, track member engagement in real time, and use automated policy tracking to monitor relevant rules and legislation. The platform provides citation verification, engagement metrics, and embeddable donation links. This allows nonprofits, advocacy groups, and associations to coordinate their community's efforts and multiply their impact on policy decisions.