A-Z index of U.S. government departments and agencies
This A-Z index of U.S. government departments and agencies is pulled from https://www.usa.gov/agency-index
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- AbilityOne Commission - Administers the AbilityOne Program, providing employment opportunities for people who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
- Access Board - An independent federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities.
- Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Part of the Department of Health and Human Services, focusing on programs for children, families, and communities.
- Administration for Community Living (ACL) - Works to maximize the independence, well-being, and health of older adults and individuals with disabilities.
- URL: https://acl.gov/
- Administration for Native Americans (ANA) - Promotes self-sufficiency for Native Americans by providing social and economic development opportunities.
- Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) - An independent federal agency that studies administrative process and recommends improvements.
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts - Provides administrative support to federal courts, judges, and the public.
- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) - Promotes the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of our nation's historic resources.
- Africa Command - Coordinates military operations in Africa to promote stability and security.
- African Development Foundation (USADF) - Aids grassroots development in Africa to promote self-sufficiency and economic growth.
- Agency for Global Media - Oversees non-military U.S. international broadcasting.
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) - Supports research to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans.
- Agency for International Development (USAID) - Provides economic and humanitarian assistance in more than 100 countries to further America's interests.
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) - Works to prevent harmful exposures and diseases related to toxic substances.
- Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) - Facilitates the efficient, fair marketing of U.S. agricultural products.
- Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - The main in-house research agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
- Agriculture Department (USDA) - Committed to the well-being of rural communities, farmers, and consumers by providing leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues.
- Agriculture Library (NAL) - One of the world's largest agricultural research libraries, providing agricultural and related information services.
- Air Force - Branch of the U.S. military responsible for aerial warfare, space operations, and cyber operations.
- URL: https://www.af.mil/
- Air Force Reserve - Provides trained units and individuals for active duty in the U.S. Air Force.
- Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) - Regulates and collects taxes on alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and ammunition.
- URL: https://www.ttb.gov/
- Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Bureau (ATF) - Regulates and investigates the illegal use, manufacture, and possession of firearms and explosives.
- URL: https://www.atf.gov/
- Alhurra TV - An Arabic-language satellite television network providing news and information for the Arab world.
- American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Honors the service and sacrifice of American armed forces by maintaining U.S. military cemeteries and memorials abroad.
- AmeriCorps - Mobilizes thousands of Americans in intensive service to meet community needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment.
- AmeriCorps Seniors - Engages Americans 55 and older in service to meet critical community needs.
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Protects and promotes U.S. agricultural health, administering regulatory and control programs.
- Antitrust Division - Enforces federal antitrust laws to promote competition in the U.S. economy.
- Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) - A federal-state partnership that works for sustainable community and economic development in Appalachia.
- URL: https://www.arc.gov/
- Architect of the Capitol - Responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex.
- URL: https://www.aoc.gov/
- Archives, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) - Preserves and provides access to U.S. historical documents and records.
- Arctic Research Commission (USARC) - Develops and recommends national policy for research in the Arctic region.
- Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) - Provides retirement living for honorable discharged, former members of the armed forces.
- Arms Control and International Security - Leads U.S. efforts in arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament.
- Army - The land warfare service branch of the U.S. military, responsible for land-based military operations.
- Army Corps of Engineers - Provides engineering services to strengthen national security, energize the economy, and reduce disaster risks.
- Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institute of (NIAMS) - Conducts and supports research on arthritis and related conditions.
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- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) - Regulates and investigates the illegal use, manufacture, and possession of firearms and explosives.
- URL: https://www.atf.gov/
- Bureau of the Census - Conducts the decennial census and numerous surveys to provide quality data on the nation's people and economy.
- Bureau of Consular Affairs - Provides information and services to U.S. citizens traveling or living abroad and to foreigners seeking entry to the U.S.
- Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) - Produces economic accounts statistics that enable government, business, and the American public to follow and understand the performance of the U.S. economy.
- URL: https://www.bea.gov/
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) - Designs and manufactures U.S. currency.
- URL: https://www.bep.gov/
- Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) - Provides services directly or through contracts, grants, or compacts to 574 Federally recognized tribes.
- URL: https://www.bia.gov/
- Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) - Advances U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system.
- Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) - Works to strengthen global labor standards, enforce labor commitments among trading partners, and combat international child labor and human trafficking.
- Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) - Collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
- URL: https://bjs.ojp.gov/
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - Principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.
- URL: https://www.bls.gov/
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Manages and conserves public lands for multiple use and sustained yield in accordance with the law.
- URL: https://www.blm.gov/
- Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) - Manages development of U.S. Outer Continental Shelf energy and mineral resources in an environmentally and economically responsible way.
- Bureau of Reclamation - Manages water resources in the Western United States, focusing on water storage, delivery, and conservation.
- Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) - Promotes safety, protects the environment, and conserves resources offshore through regulatory oversight and enforcement.
- Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) - Provides data and statistics to decision makers in government, industry, and the academic community through the compilation, analysis, and dissemination of transportation-related information.
- URL: https://www.bts.gov/
- Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs - Fosters positive relationships with countries in the Western Hemisphere to promote democracy, human rights, and economic opportunity.
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- Capitol Police - Provides security for the U.S. Capitol and its visitors.
- Capitol Visitor Center - Provides a welcoming and educational environment for visitors to learn about the U.S. Capitol, the legislative process, and the history and role of Congress.
- Career, Technical, and Adult Education, Office of (OCTAE) - Oversees programs that help adults acquire the skills needed to succeed in the workforce, earn a postsecondary credential, or learn English.
- Census Bureau - Conducts the decennial census and numerous surveys to provide quality data on the nation's people and economy.
- Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) - Protects public health by ensuring the safety and labeling of foods, cosmetics, and dietary supplements.
- Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) - Works to improve the health and well-being of Americans by developing and promoting dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers.
- Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) - Provides support to build capacity of Statewide Parent Training and Information Centers, Community Parent Resource Centers, and the organizations that serve them.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Leads public health efforts to prevent and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities, and environmental health threats.
- URL: https://www.cdc.gov/
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - Administers the nation's major healthcare programs including Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP.
- URL: https://www.cms.gov/
- Central Command (CENTCOM) - Coordinates military operations in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia.
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) - Collects, analyzes, evaluates, and disseminates foreign intelligence to assist the President and senior US government policymakers in making decisions related to national security.
- URL: https://www.cia.gov/
- Chemical Safety Board (CSB) - Investigates industrial chemical accidents to protect workers, the public, and the environment by determining the root causes and issuing safety recommendations.
- URL: https://www.csb.gov/
- Chief Acquisition Officers Council (CAOC) - Improves the efficiency and effectiveness of acquisition practices across government.
- Chief Financial Officers Council (CFO) - Improves financial management practices in the federal government.
- URL: https://www.cfo.gov/
- Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Council - Leads and coordinates government-wide initiatives to recruit, retain, and develop the federal workforce.
- Chief Information Officers Council - Promotes the effective and efficient use of information technology to improve government performance.
- URL: https://www.cio.gov/
- Child Support Enforcement, Office of (OCSS) - Assists states in securing child support for children by locating noncustodial parents, establishing paternity, and enforcing support obligations.
- Circuit Courts of Appeal - Intermediate appellate courts of the United States federal court system.
- Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee (CSAC) - Advises the Postmaster General on matters concerning stamp subjects and designs.
- Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) - Administers the nation's lawful immigration system, safeguarding its integrity and promise by efficiently and fairly adjudicating requests for immigration benefits.
- Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice - Enforces federal statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, religion, and national origin.
- Civil Rights, Department of Education Office of (OCR) - Ensures equal access to education and promotes educational excellence through vigorous enforcement of civil rights.
- Civil Rights, Department of Health and Human Services Office for - Protects individuals from discrimination in health and human services programs.
- Coast Guard (USCG) - A multi-mission, maritime service within the Department of Homeland Security, responsible for safety, security, and stewardship on America's waters.
- Commerce Department (DOC) - Promotes job creation, economic growth, sustainable development, and improved standards of living for all Americans by working with businesses, universities, communities, and workers.
- Commission of Fine Arts - Advises the President, Congress, and others on matters pertaining to the arts and architecture of the nation's capital.
- URL: https://www.cfa.gov/
- Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) - Investigates and studies allegations of discrimination against citizens and institutions on the basis of color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin.
- Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) - Monitors the universal right to freedom of religion or belief abroad.
- Commission on Presidential Scholars - Recognizes and honors some of the nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors.
- Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission) - Monitors and encourages compliance with the Helsinki Final Act and other OSCE commitments.
- Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) - Reviews transactions involving foreign investment in the United States for national security considerations.
- Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - Regulates the U.S. derivatives markets to protect market users and the public from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices.
- Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) - Advances community policing and crime prevention through grants, technical assistance, and training.
- Community Planning and Development (CPD) - Funds programs to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches to housing, economic development, and social services.
- Comptroller of the Currency, Office of (OCC) - Charters, regulates, and supervises all national banks and federal savings associations.
- URL: https://www.occ.gov/
- Congress—U.S. House of Representatives - One of two chambers of the U.S. Congress; represents the people of the United States.
- Congress—U.S. Senate - One of two chambers of the U.S. Congress; represents the states of the United States.
- Congressional Budget Office (CBO) - Provides Congress with objective, nonpartisan, and timely analyses to aid in economic and budget decisions on the wide array of programs covered by the federal budget.
- URL: https://www.cbo.gov/
- Congressional Research Service (CRS) - Provides policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation.
- Congressional Workplace Rights, Office of (OCWR) - Protects the employment rights of congressional employees.
- Consular Affairs, Bureau of - Provides information and services to U.S. citizens traveling or living abroad and to foreigners seeking entry to the U.S.
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) - Protects consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices and takes action against companies that break the law.
- Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) - Protects the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under its jurisdiction.
- Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - Coordinates federal juvenile delinquency prevention programs, federal programs and activities that detain or care for unaccompanied juveniles, and federal programs relating to missing and exploited children.
- Copyright Office - Promotes creativity by administering and sustaining an effective national copyright system.
- Corps of Engineers - Delivers vital public and military engineering services; partnering in peace and war to strengthen our nation's security, energize the economy, and reduce risks from disasters.
- Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) - Provides the President with objective economic analysis and advice on the development and implementation of a wide range of domestic and international economic policy issues.
- Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) - Addresses integrity, economy, and effectiveness issues that transcend individual government agencies; and increase the professionalism and effectiveness of personnel by developing policies, standards, and approaches to aid in the establishment of a well-trained and highly skilled workforce in the Office of Inspector General community.
- Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) - Coordinates federal environmental efforts and works closely with agencies and other White House offices in the development of environmental policies and initiatives.
- Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces - Reviews court-martial convictions of all branches of the U.S. military to ensure military justice is administered in accordance with the law.
- Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit - Has nationwide jurisdiction to hear appeals in specialized cases like patent cases, trademark cases, and claims against the U.S. government.
- Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims - Reviews benefit decisions by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
- Court of Federal Claims - Hears monetary claims against the U.S. Government.
- Court of International Trade - Adjudicates cases involving international trade and customs law.
- Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA) - Supervises adults on probation, parole, or supervised release in the District of Columbia.
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - Protects the nation's borders to prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States, while facilitating lawful international trade and travel.
- URL: https://www.cbp.gov/
- Cyber Command - Conducts full-spectrum military cyberspace operations to enable actions in all domains, ensure US/Allied freedom of action in cyberspace, and deny the same to our adversaries.
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) - Works to ensure the security and resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure, including cybersecurity, against threats.
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- Debt and Claims Management Center - Manages debt and claims for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service.
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) - Develops breakthrough technologies for national security.
- Defense Commissary Agency - Provides groceries to military personnel, retirees, and their families at reduced prices.
- Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) - Performs all contract audits for the Department of Defense.
- Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) - Ensures that Defense contractors perform on schedule, with good quality, and at fair prices.
- Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) - Provides security background investigations and manages industrial security programs.
- Defense Department (DOD) - Provides the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of our country.
- Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) - Provides finance and accounting services for the Department of Defense.
- Defense Finance and Accounting Service Debt and Claims Management Center - Focuses on the management of debt and claims within DFAS.
- Defense Health Agency (DHA) - Manages the health care system for the Military Health System.
- URL: https://health.mil/
- Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) - Provides, operates, and assures command and control and information-sharing capabilities.
- Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) - Provides military intelligence to warfighters, defense policymakers, and force planners.
- URL: https://www.dia.mil/
- Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - Manages logistics for the Department of Defense, including supply chain management and technical services.
- URL: https://www.dla.mil/
- Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) - Provides independent analysis, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy regarding the adequacy of health and safety protections at defense nuclear facilities.
- Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) - Works to provide the fullest possible accounting for missing personnel from past conflicts to their families and the nation.
- Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) - Advances U.S. national security and foreign policy interests by building the capacity of foreign security forces.
- Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) - Provides access to scientific and technical information for the Department of Defense.
- Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) - Reduces the threat from weapons of mass destruction and supports combatant commanders.
- Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) - Manages the water resources of the Delaware River Basin.
- Delta Regional Authority (DRA) - Promotes economic development in the lower Mississippi Delta region.
- URL: https://dra.gov/
- Denali Commission - Provides critical utilities, infrastructure, and support for economic development in rural Alaska.
- Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Committed to the well-being of rural communities, farmers, and consumers by providing leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues.
- Department of Commerce (DOC) - Promotes job creation, economic growth, sustainable development, and improved standards of living for all Americans by working with businesses, universities, communities, and workers.
- Department of Defense (DOD) - Manages and executes all military operations to ensure national security.
- Department of Education (ED) - Promotes student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
- URL: https://www.ed.gov/
- Department of Energy (DOE) - Ensures America's security and prosperity by addressing energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
- Department of Energy’s Office of Science - The largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States.
- Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Protects the health of all Americans and provides essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
- URL: https://www.hhs.gov/
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Works to prevent and respond to threats and disasters, ensuring the safety and security of the American people.
- URL: https://www.dhs.gov/
- Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Works to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.
- URL: https://www.hud.gov/
- Department of Justice (DOJ) - Enforces the law and defends the interests of the United States according to the law; ensures public safety against threats foreign and domestic; and provides federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime.
- Department of Labor (DOL) - Fosters, promotes, and develops the welfare of wage earners, job seekers, and retirees by improving their working conditions, advancing their opportunities for profitable employment, and protecting their retirement and health care benefits.
- URL: https://www.dol.gov/
- Department of State (DOS) - Leads America's foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety, and economic prosperity.
- Department of the Interior (DOI) - Manages America's vast natural and cultural resources and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and affiliated island communities.
- URL: https://www.doi.gov/
- Department of the Treasury - Manages federal finances, collects taxes, pays bills, borrows when necessary, and promotes economic growth and stability.
- Department of Transportation (DOT) - Develops and coordinates policies that will provide an efficient and economical national transportation system.
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Provides patient care, veterans' benefits, and supports services for Veterans, their families, and survivors.
- URL: https://www.va.gov/
- Director of National Intelligence, Office of (ODNI) - Leads the Intelligence Community, ensuring that intelligence activities are appropriately integrated, coordinated, and effective.
- URL: https://www.dni.gov/
- Disability Employment Policy, Office of (ODEP) - Develops and influences policies and practices that increase the number and quality of employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - Enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and brings to the criminal and civil justice system those organizations and principal members of organizations involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances.
- URL: https://www.dea.gov/