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by civdotiq · remote · no sign-in to list tools · v1.0.0 · published by GitHub user civdotiq
U.S. civic data for AI agents: reps, votes, bills, finance, lobbying, cited gov sources. 47 tools.
46 tools: 46 only read.
Scanned Oct 21, 2026
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claude mcp add --transport http civiq https://civdotiq.org/api/mcpTools
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46 tools
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analyze_consumer_protection_influenceCross-reference top complained-about companies in a state with lobbying registrants (entity resolution fuzzy match) and campaign contributions to the district representative.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "analyze_consumer_protection_influence" says "analyze": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Cross-reference top complained-about companies in a state with lobbying registrants (entity resolution fuzzy match) and campaign contributions to the district representative. Checks rep votes on Finance-related legislation. Shows correlations only — not causation.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
analyze_district_comprehensiveDistrict representative info combined with STATE-level context across domains: environment (EPA), safety (FEMA, CFPB), health (CMS), economy (EIA, education, research, banking).No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "analyze_district_comprehensive" says "analyze": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it District representative info combined with STATE-level context across domains: environment (EPA), safety (FEMA, CFPB), health (CMS), economy (EIA, education, research, banking). Domain counts are statewide aggregates — these sources do not publish district-level rollups.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
analyze_energy_policy_influenceCross-reference state energy profile with energy sector lobbying registrants (entity resolution fuzzy match), Energy/Commerce committee membership, campaign contributions, and ener…No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "analyze_energy_policy_influence" says "analyze": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Cross-reference state energy profile with energy sector lobbying registrants (entity resolution fuzzy match), Energy/Commerce committee membership, campaign contributions, and energy legislation votes. Shows correlations only — not causation.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
analyze_environmental_influenceCross-reference EPA violations in a district with lobbying and campaign finance.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "analyze_environmental_influence" says "analyze": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Cross-reference EPA violations in a district with lobbying and campaign finance. Maps facility SIC codes to sectors, finds lobbying in those sectors by the district rep, checks EPA-oversight committee membership overlap, and identifies environmental legislation votes.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
analyze_industry_regulatory_landscapeFor a given industry sector: all regulatory actions (EPA, FDA, NHTSA), lobbying filings, campaign contributions, and committee jurisdiction.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "analyze_industry_regulatory_landscape" says "analyze": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it For a given industry sector: all regulatory actions (EPA, FDA, NHTSA), lobbying filings, campaign contributions, and committee jurisdiction. Maps sector to agencies and oversight committees.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
analyze_policy_area_ecosystemFor a Congress.gov policy area: related agencies, industry sectors, lobbying activity, committee oversight, and Federal Register keywords.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "analyze_policy_area_ecosystem" says "analyze": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it For a Congress.gov policy area: related agencies, industry sectors, lobbying activity, committee oversight, and Federal Register keywords. Uses policy-area-map as the cross-domain join hub.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
compare_legislatorsCompare multiple legislators side-by-side.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "compare_legislators" says "compare": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Compare multiple legislators side-by-side. Returns profiles for each bioguideId.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_bill_detailsGet detailed information about a specific bill including sponsor, cosponsors, committees, actions, and policy area.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_bill_details" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Get detailed information about a specific bill including sponsor, cosponsors, committees, actions, and policy area.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_campaign_financeGet FEC campaign finance data for a legislator including total raised/spent, PAC contributions, and industry breakdown.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_campaign_finance" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Get FEC campaign finance data for a legislator including total raised/spent, PAC contributions, and industry breakdown.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_climate_dataNOAA climate normals for a state: average temperature, min/max temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall from 30-year normal period.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_climate_data" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it NOAA climate normals for a state: average temperature, min/max temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall from 30-year normal period. Requires NOAA_TOKEN.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_committee_infoGet detailed information about a congressional committee including members, jurisdiction, and subcommittees.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_committee_info" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Get detailed information about a congressional committee including members, jurisdiction, and subcommittees.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_district_banking_profileBanking landscape for a congressional district: FDIC-insured institutions, total deposits/assets, recent bank failures, and representative's Banking/Financial Services committee me…No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_district_banking_profile" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Banking landscape for a congressional district: FDIC-insured institutions, total deposits/assets, recent bank failures, and representative's Banking/Financial Services committee membership.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_district_consumer_complaintsConsumer complaints aggregated by congressional district using ZIP-district mapping.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_district_consumer_complaints" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Consumer complaints aggregated by congressional district using ZIP-district mapping. Shows top complained-about companies, products, and issues for a district.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_district_disaster_historyDisaster history for a congressional district: FEMA declarations, recurring hazard types, total assistance amounts.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_district_disaster_history" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Disaster history for a congressional district: FEMA declarations, recurring hazard types, total assistance amounts. Cross-references with USASpending disaster relief in the district.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_district_education_profileHigher education landscape for a congressional district: colleges/universities by state with outcomes data, representative's Education committee membership, and relevant education …No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_district_education_profile" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Higher education landscape for a congressional district: colleges/universities by state with outcomes data, representative's Education committee membership, and relevant education policy context.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_district_environmental_profileEnvironmental profile for a congressional district: regulated facilities, active violations and toxic releases, all scoped to the district by county FIPS.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_district_environmental_profile" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Environmental profile for a congressional district: regulated facilities, active violations and toxic releases, all scoped to the district by county FIPS. Superfund sites are returned STATEWIDE, not per district, because the EPA layer serving them carries no county FIPS. Includes serving representative.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_district_healthcare_profileHealthcare infrastructure for a congressional district: CMS hospitals and nursing homes with quality ratings, representative's Health committee membership, and pending health legis…No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_district_healthcare_profile" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Healthcare infrastructure for a congressional district: CMS hospitals and nursing homes with quality ratings, representative's Health committee membership, and pending health legislation context.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_district_housing_profileHousing affordability profile for a congressional district: HUD Fair Market Rents and income limits for district counties, representative's Housing committee membership, and releva…No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_district_housing_profile" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Housing affordability profile for a congressional district: HUD Fair Market Rents and income limits for district counties, representative's Housing committee membership, and relevant housing policy context.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_district_infoGet comprehensive information about a congressional district including demographics, economics, and representative.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_district_info" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Get comprehensive information about a congressional district including demographics, economics, and representative.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_district_research_profileNIH-funded research in a congressional district: grants by state, top institutions, top-funded topics, total award amounts, and representative's Science/Health committee membership…No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_district_research_profile" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it NIH-funded research in a congressional district: grants by state, top institutions, top-funded topics, total award amounts, and representative's Science/Health committee membership.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_federal_debt_contextCurrent federal debt with context: total public debt outstanding, debt held by public vs intragovernmental holdings, and record date.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_federal_debt_context" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Current federal debt with context: total public debt outstanding, debt held by public vs intragovernmental holdings, and record date. Useful for fiscal policy discussions.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_federal_fiscal_dataFederal fiscal overview from Treasury: national debt, monthly revenue by category, and spending by category.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_federal_fiscal_data" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Federal fiscal overview from Treasury: national debt, monthly revenue by category, and spending by category. Returns current figures and fiscal year totals.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_federal_registerSearch Federal Register for rules, proposed rules, notices, and executive orders.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_federal_register" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Search Federal Register for rules, proposed rules, notices, and executive orders.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_federal_spendingGet federal contracts and grants for a congressional district from USASpending.gov.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_federal_spending" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Get federal contracts and grants for a congressional district from USASpending.gov.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_housing_affordabilityHUD Fair Market Rents and income limits by county FIPS code.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_housing_affordability" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it HUD Fair Market Rents and income limits by county FIPS code. Returns rental rates by bedroom count and income thresholds (very low, extremely low, low) by household size.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_influence_chainTrace lobbying money through contributions, committee assignments, and votes for a legislator.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_influence_chain" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Trace lobbying money through contributions, committee assignments, and votes for a legislator. Shows the path from lobbying org to legislative outcome.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_representative_profileGet detailed profile for a specific legislator including committees, social media, biography, and contact info.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_representative_profile" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Get detailed profile for a specific legislator including committees, social media, biography, and contact info.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_state_climate_profileClimate profile for a state: NOAA climate normals, severe weather event history, and the state delegation's Environment committee membership for climate policy context.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_state_climate_profile" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Climate profile for a state: NOAA climate normals, severe weather event history, and the state delegation's Environment committee membership for climate policy context.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_state_energy_profileState energy profile from EIA: total consumption, production, electricity generation, renewable percentage, and top energy sources.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_state_energy_profile" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it State energy profile from EIA: total consumption, production, electricity generation, renewable percentage, and top energy sources. Returns production mix and trends.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_state_public_safety_profileState crime trends with national comparison, Judiciary committee memberships from the state's congressional delegation, and relevant policy area context for criminal justice legisl…No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_state_public_safety_profile" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it State crime trends with national comparison, Judiciary committee memberships from the state's congressional delegation, and relevant policy area context for criminal justice legislation.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_vote_recordGet details about a specific House roll call vote including all member positions.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_vote_record" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Get details about a specific House roll call vote including all member positions. Note: only House votes are available via this tool.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
get_voting_historyGet a legislator's recent voting record.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "get_voting_history" says "get": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Get a legislator's recent voting record. Returns vote ID, bill info, position, result, and date.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
list_state_delegationList all federal legislators for a state (both senators and all House representatives).No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "list_state_delegation" says "list": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it List all federal legislators for a state (both senators and all House representatives).
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
lookup_representativesFind everyone who represents a full street address: the two US Senators and House member (bioguideId, name, party, state, district, chamber) plus every state legislator for the add…No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "lookup_representatives" says "lookup": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Find everyone who represents a full street address: the two US Senators and House member (bioguideId, name, party, state, district, chamber) plus every state legislator for the address (name, party, district, chamber, phone, email). The Census Geocoder resolves the exact districts; a ZIP code alone is not accepted because ZIPs cross district lines.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
search_collegesSearch College Scorecard for higher education institutions by state and/or name.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "search_colleges" says "search": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Search College Scorecard for higher education institutions by state and/or name. Returns admission rate, graduation rate, average net price, median earnings, median debt, and size.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
search_consumer_complaintsSearch CFPB consumer complaints by company, product, state, or date range.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "search_consumer_complaints" says "search": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Search CFPB consumer complaints by company, product, state, or date range. Returns complaint details including issue, response, and timeliness.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
search_crime_statisticsFBI UCR crime statistics by state and offense type.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "search_crime_statistics" says "search": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it FBI UCR crime statistics by state and offense type. Returns actual counts, rates per 100,000, clearances, and national comparison. Offense types: violent-crime, property-crime, HOM, RPE, ROB, ASS, BUR, LAR, MVT, ARS.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
search_epa_facilitiesSearch EPA-regulated facilities by state, ZIP, or SIC code.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "search_epa_facilities" says "search": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Search EPA-regulated facilities by state, ZIP, or SIC code. Returns facility name, address, compliance status, violations, and penalties.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
search_fdic_institutionsSearch FDIC-insured banks and financial institutions by state, name, or city.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "search_fdic_institutions" says "search": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Search FDIC-insured banks and financial institutions by state, name, or city. Returns total assets, deposits, number of offices, charter class, and regulator.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
search_fema_disastersSearch FEMA disaster declarations by state, year, or type (DR=Major Disaster, EM=Emergency, FM=Fire Management).No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "search_fema_disasters" says "search": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Search FEMA disaster declarations by state, year, or type (DR=Major Disaster, EM=Emergency, FM=Fire Management). Returns declaration number, dates, programs, and designated areas.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
search_healthcare_providersSearch CMS hospitals and nursing homes by state with quality ratings.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "search_healthcare_providers" says "search": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Search CMS hospitals and nursing homes by state with quality ratings. Returns overall star ratings, safety/mortality comparisons for hospitals, and inspection/staffing ratings for nursing homes.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
search_legislationSearch for bills in Congress.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "search_legislation" says "search": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Search for bills in Congress. Provide `query` for full-text keyword/topic search (e.g. "broadband", "veterans healthcare") via GovInfo's full-text bill index; results include a congress-type-number id you can pass to get_bill_details. Without `query`, returns the most recently updated bills (optionally filtered by type).
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
search_lobbyingSearch Senate LDA lobbying filings from the complete corpus — every quarterly report (LD-2) in the covered window, not a sample.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "search_lobbying" says "search": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Search Senate LDA lobbying filings from the complete corpus — every quarterly report (LD-2) in the covered window, not a sample. Returns registrant, client, spending amount, issue codes and the committees each filing touches, plus exact totals. Filter by quarter, by organization, or both. Amounts are plausibility-gated (income <= $5M, expenses <= $50M per filing).
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
search_nih_grantsSearch NIH-funded research grants by state, institution, or topic.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "search_nih_grants" says "search": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Search NIH-funded research grants by state, institution, or topic. Returns project title, principal investigator, award amount, NIH institute, and organization.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
search_vehicle_complaintsSearch NHTSA consumer complaints about vehicles by make, model, and/or component.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "search_vehicle_complaints" says "search": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Search NHTSA consumer complaints about vehicles by make, model, and/or component. Returns incident details including injuries, deaths, crashes, fires, and complaint summary.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
search_vehicle_recallsSearch NHTSA vehicle recalls by make, model, and/or year.No findings
Why it is in this group
- The name "search_vehicle_recalls" says "search": a word for reading.
Description, as the server wrote it Search NHTSA vehicle recalls by make, model, and/or year. Returns campaign number, affected component, safety summary, consequence, remedy, and whether to park the vehicle immediately.
Annotations the server declares
- readOnlyHint: true
- openWorldHint: true
This is not a safety rating, and no finding is not a safety guarantee. The groups and findings come from fixed checks of the tool definitions the server returned on the date shown, not from its code or what it does when called. How the checks work.
Install
Pinned to version 1.0.0. Values in angle brackets are yours to fill in.
claude mcp add --transport http civiq https://civdotiq.org/api/mcpRun in a terminal.
Claude Code permissions
Allow the reads, ask before a change, deny the deletes. Paste into .claude/settings.json.
{
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"mcp__civiq__lookup_representatives",
"mcp__civiq__list_state_delegation",
"mcp__civiq__get_representative_profile",
"mcp__civiq__compare_legislators",
"mcp__civiq__search_legislation",
"mcp__civiq__get_bill_details",
"mcp__civiq__get_voting_history",
"mcp__civiq__get_vote_record",
"mcp__civiq__get_campaign_finance",
"mcp__civiq__search_lobbying",
"mcp__civiq__get_federal_spending",
"mcp__civiq__get_influence_chain",
"mcp__civiq__analyze_district_comprehensive",
"mcp__civiq__analyze_industry_regulatory_landscape",
"mcp__civiq__analyze_policy_area_ecosystem",
"mcp__civiq__get_committee_info",
"mcp__civiq__get_federal_register",
"mcp__civiq__get_district_info",
"mcp__civiq__search_epa_facilities",
"mcp__civiq__get_district_environmental_profile",
"mcp__civiq__analyze_environmental_influence",
"mcp__civiq__get_climate_data",
"mcp__civiq__get_state_climate_profile",
"mcp__civiq__search_fema_disasters",
"mcp__civiq__get_district_disaster_history",
"mcp__civiq__search_crime_statistics",
"mcp__civiq__get_state_public_safety_profile",
"mcp__civiq__search_consumer_complaints",
"mcp__civiq__get_district_consumer_complaints",
"mcp__civiq__analyze_consumer_protection_influence",
"mcp__civiq__get_housing_affordability",
"mcp__civiq__get_district_housing_profile",
"mcp__civiq__search_vehicle_recalls",
"mcp__civiq__search_vehicle_complaints",
"mcp__civiq__search_healthcare_providers",
"mcp__civiq__get_district_healthcare_profile",
"mcp__civiq__get_state_energy_profile",
"mcp__civiq__analyze_energy_policy_influence",
"mcp__civiq__search_colleges",
"mcp__civiq__get_district_education_profile",
"mcp__civiq__search_nih_grants",
"mcp__civiq__get_district_research_profile",
"mcp__civiq__search_fdic_institutions",
"mcp__civiq__get_district_banking_profile",
"mcp__civiq__get_federal_fiscal_data",
"mcp__civiq__get_federal_debt_context"
],
"ask": [],
"deny": []
}
}Tools that only read are allowed, tools that change things ask first, tools that delete or cancel are denied. It assumes the server is installed as civiq. Review it before you use it.
