Agency proposes limited programmatic access to FederalRegister.gov and eCFR.gov via APIs
The proposal restricts automated scraping and mandates API use with security checks, impacting how data is accessed from federal sites.
ADTP Regulatory Watch· October 26, 2026
ImpactModerate 49
Type📋 Proposed Regulation
Statusproposednot law
JurisdictionUS
What happened
The agency announced a proposed information collection requiring users to access FederalRegister.gov and eCFR.gov through developer APIs due to aggressive automated scraping. Human users may be required to complete CAPTCHAs and can request wider IP ranges via the Site Help button.
Why it matters for trust and compliance
Its status is proposed. It is not law yet. Track it, but do not treat it as an obligation.
The proposal restricts automated scraping and mandates API use with security checks, impacting how data is accessed from federal sites.
Who is affected
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