Your voice matters.

Federal agencies regularly develop rules that shape many areas of everyday life — healthcare, education, housing, and more. The public has a legal right to weigh in, and most people don't know it exists.

You should have a say in the policies that shape your life.

A healthy democracy depends on public participation. When ordinary people show up with their experiences, their expertise, and their perspectives, the rules that result are more practical, more fair, and more likely to work as intended.

That's why Public Powered Policy exists.

We explain policymaking and highlight why it matters to you. We provide practical tools so that you can participate in a process that affects your daily life — no law degree required.

How it works — just 3 things

Anyone can comment on a proposed federal rule. Here's how:

  • Find the rule

    Search for it on regulations.gov — the official federal comment portal.

  • Write your comment

    Tell the agency how the rule affects you. Even a short paragraph counts. No legal language needed.

  • Submit it

    Click "Comment" on regulations.gov and submit. You can even do it anonymously.

See the full step-by-step guide

It works.

Public comments have changed real government rules.

See the evidence