Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
claude mcp add --transport http govtrack 'https://gateway.pipeworx.io/govtrack/mcp'{
"mcpServers": {
"govtrack": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/govtrack/mcp"
}
}
}Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
mcp-govtrack
GovTrack MCP — federal US Congress data (free, no auth)
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 673+ live data sources.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
get_bill | Fetch a single bill by GovTrack numeric ID. Returns full status history, cosponsors, related bills, action timeline. |
get_member | Fetch a person record by GovTrack person ID. Returns full role history, ideology score, leadership score, twitterid, website. |
get_vote_detail | Fetch how each member voted on a roll-call vote. Returns per-member vote options (Yea / Nay / Present / Not Voting). |
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"govtrack": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/govtrack/mcp"
}
}
}Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 673+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Govtrack data" })The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
MIT
Frequently asked questions
What is Govtrack?
GovTrack MCP — federal US Congress data (free, no auth)
How do I install Govtrack?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http govtrack 'https://gateway.pipeworx.io/govtrack/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does Govtrack need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is Govtrack open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains Govtrack?
It is published by pipeworx-io. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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