Congress FAQs

Question 1

How do I integrate Congress with Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

To integrate, install 'congressmcp' via npm, obtain a free API key from the provided website, and then configure your Claude Desktop settings file by adding the MCP server entry with your API key before restarting Claude.

Question 2

Are there any usage limitations or costs for the Congress tool?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a FREE tier offers 200 calls/month. Higher usage is available through PRO ($19/month, 5,000 calls/month) and custom ENTERPRISE subscription tiers. Please note current shared backend API limits.

Question 3

What specific US Congressional data can I access?

Accepted Answer

Users can query information on US Congressional bills, members of Congress, committees, amendments to legislation, and analyze roll call votes and voting records, all directly through Claude Desktop.

Question 4

What is the Congress tool?

Accepted Answer

The Congress tool (congressmcp) connects Model Context Protocol (MCP) clients like Claude Desktop directly to comprehensive US Congressional data, including bills, members, committees, and legislative details.

Question 5

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP) connection?

Accepted Answer

The Congress tool leverages the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to provide a standardized way for AI clients like Claude Desktop to access external data sources. This enables natural language queries against complex legislative information.

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