Federal Register REST API
Connecting the Public to Official Government Publications
This API is best for connecting the public to official government publications.
This API provides easy access to official government publications, making it ideal for developers looking to access this type of information quickly and conveniently. It offers a variety of features, including easy sorting and search, content retrieval, and multiple output formats. It also allows developers to programmatically access up-to-date and accurate content from the Federal Register and guide their applications.
Key features
- Searching and filtering
- easy sorting
- content lookup
- documents retrieval
- multiple output formats.
Potential use cases
- Citizen App: A mobile app that provides citizens with the ability to monitor proposed regulations, sign up for alerts, and comment on regulations.
- Government Regulation Portal: An online portal providing an aggregated and easily searchable list of all proposed regulations with associated documents and public comment.
- Document Annotation Service: A service that uses the API to annotate documents with dates, summaries, and metadata so they are easier to digest.
The Federal Register REST API enabled us to quickly access official government documents and build an app that notifies citizens about any changes to proposed regulations. We highly recommend it for anyone looking for up-to-date official information.
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