# Regulations.gov (eRulemaking) MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Regulations.gov (eRulemaking) MCP gives your AI agent direct access to the US federal rulemaking database. Use it to search for rules, find public comments, and track dockets from agencies like the EPA and FAA without browsing complex government websites. ## Overview - **Category:** document-management - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OEtVBvkYpFBbDjeyLTRNtp3Dz8on3YoiiUYugH8g/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** federal-regulations, rulemaking, public-policy, compliance, docket-tracking, legislative-data ## Description You can have your agent navigate the US federal rulemaking process without the usual headache of clicking through dozens of government portals. This Connector connects your AI client directly to the Regulations.gov database, giving you a way to pull rules, notices, and public feedback from agencies like the EPA or FAA. If you are trying to stay on top of legislative changes, you can ask your agent to find specific documents by date or agency ID. It handles the heavy lifting of digging through dockets and retrieving metadata so you can focus on the actual policy. You can find this Connector in the Vinkius catalog to get started quickly. It takes the manual work out of government transparency by putting the data directly into your chat. Instead of spending your afternoon on a government website, you can just ask your agent to summarize the latest public comments on a specific rule or find all the supporting documents for a new docket. This is a massive win for anyone who needs to monitor compliance or track public sentiment on a large scale. It allows you to jump from a general topic to a specific document in seconds. Whether you are tracking environmental standards or healthcare updates, your agent can now act as a specialized research assistant that knows exactly where to look. ## Tools ### search_comments Search for public comments on a specific regulation. Use this to see what the public thinks about a proposed rule. ### get_document Get the details for a specific document. This is useful for seeing the exact content and history of a federal rule. ### get_comment Get the details for a specific public comment. This helps you read a single piece of feedback in full. ### get_docket Get the details for a specific docket folder. This shows you all the supporting materials for a rulemaking action. ### search_dockets Search for dockets across the database. It helps you find the right rulemaking folder when you only have a topic. ### search_documents Search for rules, notices, and other documents. Use this to find federal actions using keywords or dates. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Search for recent documents from the EPA related to 'air quality' posted after 2024-01-01. ``` **Response:** ``` I've found several documents from the EPA regarding air quality. The most recent is a Proposed Rule (ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0014) regarding emission standards. **Document Details:** * **ID:** EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0014 * **Status:** Proposed Rule * **Date:** 2024-02-10 Would you like to see the full details or the associated comments? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Find public comments submitted for document ID FAA-2023-1234-0001. ``` **Response:** ``` I've retrieved 15 public comments for that FAA document. They range from industry feedback to individual pilot concerns. **Comment Summary:** * **Industry Feedback:** 8 comments (concerns over fuel costs) * **Individual Concerns:** 7 comments (concerns over cockpit visibility) I can summarize the top comments or fetch the full text of a specific one for you. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Get the full details for docket folder CMS-2024-0005. ``` **Response:** ``` Accessing docket CMS-2024-0005... This docket is managed by the **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services** and contains: * **3 supporting documents** * **1 final rule** **Status Update:** * **Last Modification:** 2024-02-15 * **Current Phase:** Final Rule Review ``` ## Capabilities ### Pull federal documents Get specific rules, notices, and other official documents from the federal database. ### Analyze public feedback Search through and retrieve public comments submitted to federal agencies. ### Track rulemaking dockets Access complete docket folders to see all supporting materials for a specific action. ### Search by agency ID Filter documents and dockets by specific agency identifiers for faster results. ### Fetch document metadata Retrieve modification histories, comment periods, and other key document details. ## Use Cases ### Checking EPA air quality rules An analyst needs to see recent EPA documents on air quality. They ask the agent to search for documents from the EPA posted after 2024-01-01. ### Summarizing FAA feedback A researcher wants to know what people think of a new FAA rule. They ask the agent to find and summarize public comments for a specific document ID. ### Tracking Medicare changes A lawyer needs to see the status of a Medicare docket. They ask the agent to get the full details for a specific docket folder. ### Lobbying sentiment analysis A policy advocate wants to know if a new rule is controversial. They ask the agent to search for public comments on a specific agency notice. ## Benefits - Stop manual searching. Use search_documents to find every notice or rule from a specific agency in one go. - Understand public sentiment quickly. Use search_comments to see what people are saying about a new regulation without reading every post. - Keep your finger on the pulse of rulemaking. Use get_docket to see the full history and supporting materials for any specific action. - Never miss a deadline again. Use get_document to pull metadata like comment periods and modification histories automatically. - Navigate complex folders easily. Use search_dockets to jump straight to the right rulemaking action when you only know the topic. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get direct programmatic access to federal rulemaking data without the manual web navigation. 1. Add your Regulations.gov API Key to the Connector configuration. 2. Connect the Connector to your AI client through the Vinkius dashboard. 3. Ask your agent to search for specific rules, dockets, or public comments. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What is the Regulations.gov (eRulemaking) MCP?** This Connector connects your AI client to the official US federal rulemaking database. It allows your agent to search for rules, find public comments, and track dockets from agencies like the EPA or FAA. **Can I search for EPA rules using this Connector?** Yes. You can ask your agent to find any rules or notices from the EPA using specific keywords, dates, or agency IDs. **How do I see public comments on a regulation?** The Connector can pull public feedback submitted to federal agencies. Your agent can search for comments on a specific document and even summarize them for you. **Can this tool track dockets for me?** Yes. It can retrieve full docket folders which include all supporting materials and the overall status of a rulemaking action. **Is this Connector for state or local laws?** No. This Connector is specifically for the US federal rulemaking process via Regulations.gov. It does not cover state-level or local ordinances. **How can I use this for lobbying or policy work?** You can use it to monitor new rules, track public sentiment on proposed changes, and gather all supporting documentation for specific agency actions. **Can I get metadata like modification dates?** Yes. The Connector can fetch detailed metadata about document types, comment periods, and modification histories to help you stay on top of deadlines. **How can I filter documents by a specific government agency?** Use the `search_documents` tool and provide the `agencyId` parameter (e.g., 'EPA', 'FAA', or 'CMS'). This will restrict the results to materials published only by that specific agency. **Is it possible to see what the public is saying about a specific rule?** Yes! Use the `search_comments` tool with the `commentOnId` parameter set to the unique Document ID. You can then use `get_comment` with a specific Comment ID to read the full text of any submission. **How do I get the complete history of a specific rulemaking folder?** Use the `get_docket` tool with the specific Docket ID. This retrieves the primary metadata for the docket, while `search_documents` with the same docket ID can list all associated rules and supporting materials.