In the always-on world of policymaking, catching a whisper before it becomes law can make or break an advocacy strategy. FiscalNote just made that a whole lot easier.

The AI-powered policy intelligence company today launched a new social media listening capability within PolicyNote, its flagship platform for tracking government action. The tool allows users to monitor real-time social posts and conversations from federal and state lawmakers on platforms including X (formerly Twitter), Truth Social, and Bluesky, as well as editorial insights from FiscalNote's CQ News.

It's not just about noise. It’s about signal.

“Policies can change quickly, and the earliest signals often surface long before a bill is introduced,” said Josh Resnik, CEO & President of FiscalNote. “PolicyNote’s social listening acts as an early-warning system, surfacing those first murmurs before they become mandates.”

Social Intel Meets Legislative Workflows

The feature is built directly into PolicyNote’s existing dashboard, creating a seamless link between legislative analysis and public sentiment. It doesn’t just track mentions—it interprets them. Using AI personalization, the assistant tailors alerts to fit the organization’s top priorities—be it specific lawmakers, key products, or rival companies.

Whether a legislator is floating new tax reforms on X or hinting at tech regulation on Bluesky, users get alerted fast—well before traditional tracking tools would notice. The tool also pinpoints emerging voices, sentiment trends, and issue framing that can help teams get ahead of the curve.

This marks a smart evolution for PolicyNote, which already combines legislative data, regulatory updates, and CQ News reporting. Now, users can connect the dots between what lawmakers say online and what they file on the floor—all in one place.

Why This Matters

Traditionally, social listening in the policy world has been fragmented, slow, and reactive. Advocacy and public affairs teams have had to jump between platforms or pay for third-party monitoring systems that weren’t designed for legislative intelligence.

PolicyNote closes that gap.

The platform now gives policy professionals the tools to:

• Detect sentiment shifts and topic surges in real time

• Receive personalized alerts tailored to their mission

• Track public conversations about their org or sector

• Spot new stakeholders or influential voices early

• Refine advocacy messaging based on real-world chatter

In a landscape where lawmakers now tweet before they legislate, FiscalNote is betting that real-time social insights will become essential for public affairs, government relations, and policy teams.

With this rollout, the company further positions itself at the intersection of AI, media monitoring, and government intelligence—a space that’s rapidly heating up as agencies and enterprises scramble for faster, smarter insight into policymaking.

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