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regulations_gov_search

Search Regulations.gov for proposed rules, final rules, and public comments. Filter by agency (SEC, CFTC, FDIC, OCC, FED, FINCEN).

Risk signalsAccepts freeform code/query input (query)

Part of the Law server.

regulations_gov_search is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call regulations_gov_search to retrieve information from Law without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though regulations_gov_search only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "regulations_gov_search": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access regulations_gov_search gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so regulations_gov_search only ever does what you allow.

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the regulations_gov_search tool do? +

Search Regulations.gov for proposed rules, final rules, and public comments. Filter by agency (SEC, CFTC, FDIC, OCC, FED, FINCEN).. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Law MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on regulations_gov_search? +

Register the Law MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for regulations_gov_search: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Law. Nothing to install.

What risk level is regulations_gov_search? +

regulations_gov_search is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit regulations_gov_search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the regulations_gov_search rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block regulations_gov_search completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for regulations_gov_search. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides regulations_gov_search? +

regulations_gov_search is provided by the Law MCP server (https://tooloracle.io/law/mcp/). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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