Congressgov MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Congressgov in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http congressgov https://congressgov.caseyjhand.com/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "congressgov": {
      "url": "https://congressgov.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add congressgov -- npx -y @cyanheads/congressgov-mcp-server

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "congressgov": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/congressgov-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Congressgov MCP server do?

Access U.S. congressional data (bills, votes, members, committees) via MCP.

Is the Congressgov MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Congressgov run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Congressgov to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http congressgov https://congressgov.caseyjhand.com/mcp

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