Tools Reference
Regulations.gov
4 tools for accessing Regulations.gov data. Uses same Congress.gov API key.
regulations-search
Search proposed and final rules on Regulations.gov by agency, keyword, or date range.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| searchTerm | string | optional | Keyword or phrase to search |
| agencyId | string | optional | 'EPA', 'SEC', 'FDA', 'DOD' |
| documentType | string | optional | 'Proposed Rule', 'Rule', 'Notice' |
| postedDateStart | string | optional | Start date YYYY-MM-DD |
| postedDateEnd | string | optional | End date YYYY-MM-DD |
| pageSize | number | optional | Number of results (5-25) |
Example
regulations-search(agencyId: "EPA", documentType: "Proposed Rule")regulations-document-detail
Get details on a specific regulatory document including comment period dates.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| documentId | string | required | Document ID from regulations-search results |
Example
regulations-document-detail(documentId: "EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0001-0001")regulations-search-comments
Search public comments on regulatory documents from Regulations.gov.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| searchTerm | string | optional | Keyword or phrase |
| agencyId | string | optional | Agency abbreviation |
| docketId | string | optional | Docket ID for specific rulemaking |
| pageSize | number | optional | Number of results (5-25) |
Example
regulations-search-comments(docketId: "EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0001")regulations-search-dockets
Browse regulatory dockets on Regulations.gov.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| searchTerm | string | optional | Keyword or phrase |
| agencyId | string | optional | Agency abbreviation |
| docketType | string | optional | 'Rulemaking' or 'Nonrulemaking' |
| pageSize | number | optional | Number of results (5-25) |
Example
regulations-search-dockets(agencyId: "SEC", docketType: "Rulemaking")