Can I search for bills in a specific state?

Yes! Use the `get_bill_list` tool and provide the state code (e.g., 'CA' for California, 'NY' for New York). It will return all active bills for the current session.

Does this include the full text of the bills?

The integration currently retrieves bill summaries and status updates. For the full legal text, the tool provides reference links to the official state or federal repositories.

How can I see how my representative voted?

Use the `get_bill_details` tool with the Bill ID. The response includes a roll call section with the results of all votes taken on that specific piece of legislation.

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  "mcpServers": {
    "legiscan-legislation-lookup": {
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    }
  }
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About LegiScan Legislation Lookup MCP Server

Equip your AI agent with real-time legislative intelligence through the LegiScan MCP server. This integration provides instant access to the legislative processes of all 50 US states and Congress. Your agent can search for bills by keyword or ID, retrieve detailed bill summaries and progress, and explore voting records. Whether you are tracking specific policy changes, auditing legislative activity, or researching state laws, your agent acts as a dedicated policy analyst through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns LegiScan Legislation Lookup into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from LegiScan Legislation Lookup and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 3 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Bill Search — Find legislative bills across any state or federal jurisdiction by keyword.
Status Tracking — Monitor the current progress and history of specific legislation.
Vote Auditing — Retrieve detailed voting records for specific bills to see how representatives voted.
Master List Retrieval — Access a complete list of all active bills for a specific session and state.

The LegiScan Legislation Lookup MCP Server exposes 3 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect LegiScan Legislation Lookup to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the LegiScan Legislation Lookup MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using LegiScan Legislation Lookup

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using LegiScan Legislation Lookup, help me..." — 3 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the LegiScan Legislation Lookup MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with LegiScan Legislation Lookup through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP — no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

LegiScan Legislation Lookup + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the LegiScan Legislation Lookup MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

LegiScan Legislation Lookup MCP Tools for Cursor (3)

These 3 tools become available when you connect LegiScan Legislation Lookup to Cursor via MCP:

get_bill_details

Get details for a specific bill

get_state_master_list

Get the current master list for a state

search_bills

Search for legislative bills

Example Prompts for LegiScan Legislation Lookup in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with LegiScan Legislation Lookup immediately.

"Search for California bills related to 'clean energy'."

"What is the progress of bill 'NY-S01234'?"

"List all federal bills related to 'artificial intelligence'."

Troubleshooting LegiScan Legislation Lookup MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting LegiScan Legislation Lookup to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

LegiScan Legislation Lookup + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating LegiScan Legislation Lookup MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design — tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.