Which integrations are available for this server?

Supports configuration of Claude Desktop on Linux systems to connect with Congressional data. Supports configuration of Claude Desktop on macOS systems to connect with Congressional data. Allows installation and execution of the congressmcp package to connect Claude Desktop to Congressional data services.

How do I use CongressMCP-bridge?

1. Click on "Install Server". 2. Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state. 3. In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@CongressMCP-bridge search for recent climate bills in the Senate" That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed. Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.

congressmcp

Connect Claude Desktop to US Congressional data - bills, amendments, members, committees, and more.

Quick Start (5 minutes)

Installation

npm install -g congressmcp

Setup

Get your API key:
- Visit: https://congressmcp.lawgiver.ai
- Sign up for a free account
- Check your email for your API key
Configure local MCP client:

Add this to your config or cline_mcp_settings.json with your API key:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
Linux: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{ "mcpServers": { "congressmcp": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "congressmcp" ], "env": { "CONGRESSMCP_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here" } } } }

Restart Claude Desktop to activate the connection.

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Usage

Ask Claude about:

Bills: "Search for recent climate bills"
Members: "Who represents California in the Senate?"
Committees: "What committees handle healthcare?"
Amendments: "Show amendments to HR 1234"
Roll Call Votes: "How did senators vote on the infrastructure bill?"
And much more legislative data!

Alternative Installation: Self-Hosted

For advanced users who want full control, CongressMCP is open source:

Clone the CongressMCP repository
Requires Python environment + database setup
Congress.gov API key needed
See CongressMCP/README.md for technical details

Note: Self-hosting requires significant technical setup and maintenance. The hosted service (above) provides better reliability and support for most users.

Subscription Tiers

FREE: All functions with 500 calls/month
PRO: $19/month, all functions with 5,000 calls/month
ENTERPRISE: Custom pricing, unlimited usage

Support

support@congressmcp.lawgiver.ai

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