Federal Register limits programmatic access, requiring CAPTCHA and API use
New access restrictions aim to protect Federal Register sites from automated scraping.
ADTP Regulatory Watch· November 12, 2026
ImpactModerate 45
Type🧭 Regulatory Guidance
Statuspublishedenacted, check the effective date
JurisdictionUS
What happened
The notice states that due to aggressive automated scraping, programmatic access to FederalRegister.gov and eCFR.gov is restricted to developer APIs. Human users must complete a CAPTCHA to continue. Additional guidance directs users to API documentation for access.
Why it matters for trust and compliance
Its status is published. It is enacted but may not be in force yet. Check the effective date before planning around it.
New access restrictions aim to protect Federal Register sites from automated scraping.
Who is affected
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