A-Z index of U.S. government departments and agencies
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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/
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- Economic Analysis, Bureau of (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/
- Economic Development Administration (EDA) - Promotes innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy.
- URL: https://www.eda.gov/
- Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment - A focal point for policy within the State Department dealing with economic growth, energy, and environmental issues.
- Economic Research Service (ERS) - Conducts research on economic and policy issues related to agriculture, food, the environment, and rural development.
- Education Department (ED) - Promotes student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
- URL: https://www.ed.gov/
- Elder Justice Initiative (EJI) - Coordinates federal efforts to combat elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
- Election Assistance Commission (EAC) - Provides support to state and local election officials to help improve the administration of elections.
- URL: https://www.eac.gov/
- Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of (OESE) - Works to improve student academic achievement, close achievement gaps, and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.
- URL: https://oese.ed.gov/
- Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) - Protects the integrity of pensions, health plans, and other employee benefits.
- Employment and Training Administration (ETA) - Provides high-quality job training, employment, labor market information, and income maintenance services primarily through state and local workforce development systems.
- Energy Department (DOE) - Ensures America's security and prosperity by addressing energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
- Energy Information Administration (EIA) - Provides official energy statistics to promote sound policymaking, efficient markets, and public understanding of energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment.
- URL: https://www.eia.gov/
- Engraving and Printing, Bureau of (BEP) - Designs and manufactures U.S. currency.
- URL: https://www.bep.gov/
- Environmental Management, Office of - Manages and cleans up the nation's nuclear weapons complex, focusing on environmental safety and public health.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Protects human health and the environment by enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress.
- URL: https://www.epa.gov/
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - Enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination.
- European Command (USEUCOM) - Coordinates military operations and promotes stability in Europe, parts of Asia, parts of Africa, and the Arctic.
- Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) - Adjudicates immigration cases by fairly, expeditiously, and uniformly interpreting and administering the nation's immigration laws.
- Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) - Supports U.S. jobs by facilitating the export of U.S. goods and services.
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- Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) - Works to eliminate housing discrimination, promote economic opportunity, and achieve diverse, inclusive communities.
- Fannie Mae - A government-sponsored enterprise that purchases mortgages from lenders to increase the liquidity of the mortgage market.
- Farm Credit Administration (FCA) - Regulates and examines the Farm Credit System, which provides financing to farmers and ranchers.
- URL: https://www.fca.gov/
- Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation (FCSIC) - Insures the timely payment of principal and interest on Farm Credit System notes, bonds, and other obligations.
- URL: https://fcsic.gov/
- Farm Service Agency (FSA) - Delivers commodity, credit, conservation, disaster, and loan programs to America's farmers and ranchers.
- Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) - Promotes the financial reporting standards for the U.S. Government.
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Ensures the safety of civil aviation, promotes air commerce, and develops and operates air traffic control systems.
- URL: https://www.faa.gov/
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Protects and defends the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, and upholds and enforces the criminal laws of the United States.
- URL: https://www.fbi.gov/
- Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) - Responsible for the custody and care of the nation's federal inmates.
- URL: https://www.bop.gov/
- Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology (FCSM) - Enhances the quality of federal statistics by improving statistical methods and practices.
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - Regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.
- URL: https://www.fcc.gov/
- Federal Consulting Group (FCG) - Provides a forum for federal managers to share innovative ideas and solutions.
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) - Maintains stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system by insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial institutions, and managing receiverships.
- Federal Election Commission (FEC) - Administers and enforces federal campaign finance laws.
- URL: https://www.fec.gov/
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Supports citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) - Regulates the interstate transmission of natural gas, oil, and electricity, as well as natural gas and hydropower projects.
- Federal Executive Boards (FEBs) - Coordinate interagency efforts in major metropolitan areas to help federal agencies work together more effectively.
- URL: https://www.feb.gov/
- Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) - Prescribes uniform principles, standards, and report forms for the federal examination of financial institutions.
- Federal Financing Bank (FFB) - Coordinates and centralizes the borrowing activities of federal agencies.
- Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) - Promotes the coordinated development, use, sharing, and dissemination of geospatial data on a national basis.
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) - Provides stewardship over the construction, maintenance, and preservation of the Nation's highways, bridges, and tunnels.
- Federal Housing Administration (FHA) - Insures mortgages on single family and multifamily homes, including manufactured homes and hospitals.
- Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) - Regulates Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Bank System.
- Federal Judicial Center - Conducts research and education on the administration of justice for the judicial branch of the federal government.
- URL: https://www.fjc.gov/
- Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) - Manages the labor-management relations for over 2 million federal employees worldwide.
- Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) - Enhances technology transfer from federal laboratories to the commercial sector.
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) - Provides career-long training to law enforcement professionals to help them fulfill their responsibilities.
- Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) - Provides cost-effective, efficient access to information resources for federal libraries and information centers.
- Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) - Regulates the U.S. international ocean transportation to ensure a competitive and reliable ocean transportation supply chain.
- URL: https://www.fmc.gov/
- Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) - Provides mediation, conflict resolution, and preventive mediation services to labor and management in the private sector.
- Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission - Adjudicates disputes arising from enforcement actions taken by the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) - Develops and enforces safety regulations to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses.
- Federal Protective Service (FPS) - Protects and secures federally owned and leased buildings, facilities, and properties.
- Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) - Promotes safe and environmentally sound rail transportation.
- Federal Register (OFR) - The official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
- Federal Reserve System - Conducts the nation's monetary policy, supervises and regulates banking institutions, maintains the stability of the financial system, and provides financial services to depository institutions, the U.S. government, and foreign official institutions.
- Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) - Administers the Thrift Savings Plan]] (TSP), which is a retirement savings and investment plan for federal employees.
- Federal Student Aid Information Center - Provides information about federal student aid programs, including grants, loans, and work-study.
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Protects consumers by preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices.
- URL: https://www.ftc.gov/
- Federal Transit Administration (FTA) - Provides financial and technical assistance to local public transit systems.
- Federal Voting Assistance Program - Helps U.S. citizens overseas to vote in federal elections.
- FedStats (FCSM) - Provides easy access to statistics from over 100 U.S. federal agencies.]] (Note: FedStats.gov is now defunct, but its data can be found through various agency websites.)
- Fire Administration (USFA) - Works to reduce life and economic losses due to fire and related emergencies, through leadership, advocacy, coordination, and support.
- Fiscal Service, Bureau of the - Manages federal finances by accounting for and reporting the government's financial position and results of operations, collecting revenues, disbursing payments, and borrowing funds from the public.
- Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) - Manages fish, wildlife, and natural habitats for the American people.
- URL: https://www.fws.gov/
- Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) - Manages fleet operations, readiness, and resources for the U.S. Navy in the Atlantic area of responsibility.
- Food and Agriculture, National Institute of (NIFA) - Supports research, education, and extension programs in the land-grant university system and other partner organizations.
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
- URL: https://www.fda.gov/
- Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) - Works to end hunger and improve nutrition and health by administering federal nutrition assistance programs.
- Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) - Ensures that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.
- Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) - Links U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security.
- Foreign Claims Settlement Commission (FCSC) - Adjudicates claims of U.S. nationals against foreign governments for losses due to nationalization or other actions.
- Forest Service - Manages public lands in national forests and grasslands for multiple uses and benefits, including recreation, timber, water, minerals, wildlife, and wilderness.
- Fossil Energy (FECM) - Promotes America's energy security through the responsible, sustainable production of oil, natural gas, and coal.
- Freddie Mac - A government-sponsored enterprise that purchases mortgages from lenders to increase the liquidity of the mortgage market.
- Fulbright Program - Offers scholarships for international educational exchange for students, scholars, teachers, professionals, scientists, and artists.
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- General Services Administration (GSA) - Manages and supports the basic functioning of federal agencies by providing products, services, and solutions in areas such as real estate, acquisition, and technology.
- URL: https://www.gsa.gov/
- Geological Survey (USGS) - Provides scientific information about the earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment.
- Ginnie Mae - Guarantees the timely payment of principal and interest on mortgage-backed securities issued by approved lenders.
- Global Media, Agency for - Oversees non-military U.S. international broadcasting.
- Government Accountability Office (GAO) - Works to improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people.
- URL: https://www.gao.gov/
- Government Ethics, Office of (OGE) - Provides leadership in the executive branch to prevent conflicts of interest on the part of government employees.
- URL: https://www.oge.gov/
- Government Publishing Office (GPO) - Produces and distributes information products and services for all three branches of the Federal Government.
- URL: https://www.gpo.gov/
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- Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation - Awards merit-based scholarships to college students who want to pursue careers in public service.
- Health and Human Services Department (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/
- Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) - Improves health outcomes and addresses health disparities by providing equitable access to quality health care services.
- Helsinki Commission - Monitors and encourages compliance with the Helsinki Final Act and other OSCE commitments.
- Holocaust Memorial Museum - Commemorates, educates about, and documents the history of the Holocaust.
- Homeland Security Department (DHS) - Works to prevent and respond to threats and disasters, ensuring the safety and security of the American people.
- URL: https://www.dhs.gov/
- Hour and Wage Division (WHD) - Administers and enforces federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor requirements.
- House of Representatives - One of two chambers of the U.S. Congress; represents the people of the United States.
- House Office of Inspector General (OIG) - Promotes economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the House of Representatives' operations, detects and prevents fraud and abuse, and provides objective reporting to the House.
- House Office of the Clerk - Provides administrative support, including the management of legislative business, for the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Housing and Urban Development, Department of (HUD) - Works to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.
- URL: https://www.hud.gov/
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- Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) - Enforces laws against employment discrimination based on citizenship status and national origin, and protects the rights of workers.
- Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS) - Administers the nation's lawful immigration system, safeguarding its integrity and promise by efficiently and fairly adjudicating requests for immigration benefits.
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) - Promotes homeland security and public safety through the criminal and civil enforcement of federal laws governing border control, customs, trade, and immigration.
- URL: https://www.ice.gov/
- Indian Affairs (BIA) - Provides services directly or through contracts, grants, or compacts to 574 Federally recognized tribes.
- URL: https://www.bia.gov/
- Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB) - Promotes the economic development of Native Americans through the expansion of the Indian arts and crafts market.
- Indian Health Service (IHS) - Provides federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
- URL: https://www.ihs.gov/
- Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) - Coordinates military operations in the Indo-Pacific region to promote stability, security, and prosperity.
- Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) - Part of the EPA focusing on improving the quality of air inside buildings to prevent health issues.
- Industry and Security, Bureau of (BIS) - Advances U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system.
- Inspectors General (CIGIE) - The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency promotes integrity and efficiency in government programs and operations.
- Institute of Education Sciences (IES) - Provides scientific evidence on which to ground education practice and policy.
- URL: https://ies.ed.gov/
- Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) - Inspires libraries and museums to advance innovation, learning, and civic engagement.
- Inter-American Foundation (IAF) - Provides grants to grassroots organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean to support community-led development.
- URL: https://www.iaf.gov/
- Interagency Alternative Dispute Resolution Working Group - Enhances the use of alternative dispute resolution]] (ADR) within federal agencies.
- URL: https://www.adr.gov/
- Interagency Committee for the Management of Noxious and Exotic Weeds - Coordinated federal efforts to prevent, control, and manage invasive plant species.
- URL:]] (No specific site; often part of broader environmental or agricultural agencies' efforts)
- Interior Department (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/
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Responsible for collecting taxes and the administration of the Internal Revenue Code.
- URL: https://www.irs.gov/
- International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) - Mobilizes private sector capital to help solve critical development challenges.
- URL: https://www.dfc.gov/
- International Labor Affairs, Bureau of (ILAB) - Works to strengthen global labor standards, enforce labor commitments among trading partners, and combat international child labor and human trafficking.
- International Trade Administration (ITA) - Strengthens the competitiveness of U.S. industry, promotes trade and investment, and ensures fair trade through the rigorous enforcement of our trade laws and agreements.
- International Trade Commission (USITC) - Adjudicates cases involving imported goods and oversees investigations into the effects of imports on domestic industries.
- Interpol - Facilitates international police cooperation and supports law enforcement agencies in combating transnational crime.]] (Note: Interpol is an international organization, not a U.S. agency, but the U.S. participates.)
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- James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation - Awards fellowships to secondary school teachers to undertake graduate study of the American Constitution.
- Japan-United States Friendship Commission (JUSFC) - Strengthens the U.S.-Japan relationship through educational, cultural, and intellectual exchange programs.
- Job Corps - A no-cost education and career technical training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people aged 16 through 24 improve the quality of their lives.
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - America's living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, dedicated to the advancement of the performing arts.
- Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries - Administers the qualification examination for actuaries who practice before the Internal Revenue Service.
- Joint Chiefs of Staff - The body of the most senior uniformed leaders in the United States Department of Defense, advising the President and the Secretary of Defense.
- URL: https://www.jcs.mil/
- Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) - Oversees the planning and execution of the Presidential Inauguration.
- URL:]] (No specific website; managed through the U.S. Congress)
- Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) - Provides scientific information and tools needed by managers to address wildland fire and fuels management issues.
- Joint Forces Staff College (JFSC) - Educates national security professionals to plan and execute joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational operations.
- Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) - Develops, acquires, fields, and sustains capabilities to counter chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.
- Judicial Circuit Courts of Appeal - Intermediate appellate courts in the federal judiciary system that hear appeals from district courts.
- Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) - Determines whether civil actions pending in different federal courts involve one or more common questions of fact and should be transferred to one district for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings.
- Justice Department (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.
- Justice Programs, Office of (OJP) - Provides federal leadership in developing the nation's capacity to prevent and reduce crime, assist victims, and improve the criminal and juvenile justice systems.
- URL: https://ojp.gov/
- Justice Statistics, Bureau of (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/
- Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of (OJJDP) - Leads and coordinates the federal government's efforts to develop and implement effective juvenile justice programs and strategies.
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- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - America's living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, dedicated to the advancement of the performing arts.
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- Labor Department (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/
- Labor Statistics, Bureau of (BLS) - Principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.
- URL: https://www.bls.gov/
- Land Management, Bureau of (BLM) - Manages and conserves public lands for multiple use and sustained yield in accordance with the law.
- URL: https://www.blm.gov/
- Legal Services Corporation - Provides equal access to justice by granting funds to legal aid programs to provide civil legal assistance to low-income Americans.
- URL: https://www.lsc.gov/
- Library of Congress - The research arm of the U.S. Congress and the largest library in the world, serving as a resource for knowledge and creativity.
- URL: https://www.loc.gov/
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- Manufactured Housing Programs, Office of (OMHP) - Ensures the quality, durability, safety, and affordability of manufactured homes.
- Marine Corps - A branch of the U.S. military responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the U.S. Navy to deliver rapidly, combined-arms task forces.
- Marine Mammal Commission - Provides independent, science-based oversight of domestic and international policies and actions of federal agencies addressing human impacts on marine mammals and their ecosystems.
- URL: https://www.mmc.gov/
- Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Promotes the development and maintenance of an adequate, well-balanced, United States merchant marine, supporting both national defense and the growth of U.S. foreign and domestic commerce.
- Marshals Service (USMS) - The enforcement arm of the federal courts, protecting the judicial process, apprehending fugitives, managing and selling seized assets, housing and transporting federal prisoners, and operating the Witness Security Program.
- Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) - Provides mediation, conflict resolution, and preventive mediation services to labor and management in the private sector.
- Medicaid (CMS) - A joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and resources.
- Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) - Advises Congress on issues affecting Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program]] (CHIP).
- Medicare (CMS) - A federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease.
- Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) - Advises the U.S. Congress on issues affecting the Medicare program.
- Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) - Protects the integrity of the federal merit systems and the rights of federal employees, hearing appeals from federal employees regarding adverse personnel actions.
- Middle East Broadcasting Networks - Provides news and information to the Middle East through television and radio broadcasts.
- Migratory Bird Conservation Commission - Oversees the selection of land for the National Wildlife Refuge System to conserve migratory birds.
- URL:]] (No specific site; part of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service activities)
- Military Postal Service Agency (MPSA) - Manages the postal services for military personnel both in the U.S. and abroad.
- URL:]] (No specific site; part of Defense Logistics Agency's services)
- Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) - Works to reduce global poverty through economic growth by providing time-limited grants promoting good governance, economic freedom, and investments in people.
- URL: https://www.mcc.gov/
- Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - Works to prevent death, illness, and injury from mining and promote safe and healthful workplaces for U.S. miners.
- Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) - Promotes the growth of minority-owned businesses through the mobilization and advancement of public and private sector programs, policy, and research.
- Minority Health, Office of (OMH) - Works to improve the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that address these disparities.
- Mint - Produces and sells circulating coinage for the United States to conduct its trade and commerce, as well as producing numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins.
- Missile Defense Agency (MDA) - Develops, tests, and fields an integrated Ballistic Missile Defense System to defend the United States, its deployed forces, allies, and friends against ballistic missile attacks.
- URL: https://www.mda.mil/
- Mississippi River Commission (MRC) - Advises on the improvement of the Mississippi River and its tributaries for navigation, flood control, and related purposes.
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- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Conducts research and exploration of space, advancing our understanding of Earth, our solar system, and the universe.
- National Agricultural Library (NAL) - One of the world's largest agricultural research libraries, providing agricultural and related information services.
- National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) - Provides timely, accurate, and useful statistics in service to U.S. agriculture.
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) - Preserves and provides access to U.S. historical documents and records.
- National Cancer Institute (NCI) - Leads, conducts, and supports cancer research across the nation to advance scientific knowledge and help all people live longer, healthier lives.
- National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) - Guides planning for Washington, D.C., and the federal capital region.
- National Cemetery Administration (NCA) - Provides burial and memorial services to honor Veterans and eligible family members.
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) - Conducts and supports research and provides information on complementary and integrative health approaches.
- National Constitution Center - Increases awareness and understanding of the U.S. Constitution among the American people.
- National Council on Disability (NCD) - Advises the President, Congress, and other federal agencies on disability policy.
- URL: https://ncd.gov/
- National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) - Insures deposits in federal credit unions, protects credit union members, and charters and regulates federal credit unions.
- National Defense University (NDU) - Provides education, research, and outreach in national security strategy, military operations, and leadership.
- URL: https://www.ndu.edu/
- National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) - Supports artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities.
- National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) - Funds research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities.
- URL: https://www.neh.gov/
- National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - Provides flood insurance to property owners, renters, and businesses, and encourages community floodplain management activities that mitigate future flood losses.
- National Gallery of Art - Serves as a center for visual art, education, and scholarship.
- URL: https://www.nga.gov/
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) - Provides geospatial intelligence in support of national security.
- URL: https://www.nga.mil/
- National Guard - Provides military forces to the states, territories, and the District of Columbia for domestic emergencies, combat missions, counter-drug operations, reconstruction efforts, and more.
- National Health Information Center (NHIC) - Provides health information referrals to the public and professionals.]] (Note: NHIC has merged with other HHS services; for health information, see HealthFinder.gov.)
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) - Leads research to improve health by scientific discovery related to the heart, lungs, and blood.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - Promotes highway safety through regulations, research, and consumer information.
- National Indian Gaming Commission - Regulates and ensures the integrity of gaming activities conducted on Indian lands.
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - Researches and makes recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness.
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) - Leads research to understand, treat, and prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.
- National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) - Conducts and supports research on arthritis and related conditions.
- National Institute of Corrections (NIC) - Provides training, technical assistance, information services, and policy/program development assistance to federal, state, and local corrections agencies.
- URL: https://nicic.gov/
- National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) - Supports and conducts research and research training on normal mechanisms as well as diseases and disorders of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language.
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) - Conducts and supports research on diabetes, digestive diseases, and kidney diseases.
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Supports research, education, and extension programs in the land-grant university system and other partner organizations.
- National Institute of Justice (NIJ) - The research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice.
- URL: https://nij.ojp.gov/
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - Leads research to understand, treat, and prevent mental illnesses.
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) - Leads a broad range of fundamental research on the brain and nervous system.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Promotes innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology.
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) - The nation's medical research agency, supporting scientific studies that turn discovery into health.
- URL: https://www.nih.gov/
- National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) - Coordinates wildland firefighting resources among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners.
- National Invasive Species Information Center (NISIC) - Provides information about invasive species issues.
- National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) - Protects the rights of private sector employees to join together, with or without a union, to improve their wages and working conditions.
- National Laboratories - Conduct cutting-edge research in various scientific fields.]] (Note: There are multiple national labs; here's a link to the DOE's national labs.)
- National Library of Medicine - World's largest biomedical library, providing information services in medicine and health.
- National Marine Fisheries Service - Also known as NOAA Fisheries, manages and conserves living marine resources and their habitats.
- National Mediation Board (NMB) - Facilitates labor-management relations within the railroad and airline industries.
- URL: https://www.nmb.gov/
- National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) - Manages the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile, nuclear nonproliferation, and naval reactors.
- National Ocean Service - Provides data, tools, and services that support coastal economies and their contribution to the nation's economy.
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Focuses on the condition of the oceans and the atmosphere.
- National Park Foundation (NPF) - The official charity of America's national parks, supporting programs and projects that enrich the experience of visitors.
- National Park Service (NPS) - Manages America's national parks, preserving their natural and cultural resources for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
- URL: https://www.nps.gov/
- National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) - Provides objective, science-based information about pesticides and their potential impact on human health, the environment, and wildlife.
- National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) - Provides health professionals and public health officials with information on HIV, viral hepatitis, STDs, and TB prevention.
- National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) - Develops, acquires, launches, and operates space reconnaissance systems and conducts intelligence-related activities for U.S. national security.
- URL: https://www.nro.gov/
- National Science Foundation (NSF) - Promotes the progress of science; advances the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and secures the national defense.
- URL: https://www.nsf.gov/
- National Security Agency (NSA) - Protects national security systems and leads the U.S. government in cryptology that encompasses both signals intelligence and information assurance.
- URL: https://www.nsa.gov/
- National Security Council (NSC) - Advises and assists the President on national security and foreign policies.
- National Technical Information Service (NTIS) - Serves as the largest central resource for government-funded scientific, technical, engineering, and business-related information available to the public.
- National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) - Advises the President on telecommunications and information policy issues.
- National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) - Investigates transportation accidents to determine probable causes and make recommendations to prevent similar occurrences.
- National Weather Service - Provides weather, water, and climate forecasts and warnings for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy.
- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - Provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.
- Natural Resources Revenue, Office of (ONRR) - Collects, accounts for, analyzes, audits, and disburses revenues associated with federal offshore and onshore natural resources.
- Navy - Branch of the U.S. military responsible for conducting naval operations to support national interests.
- NOAA Fisheries - Manages and conserves living marine resources and their habitats to ensure sustainable use and economic opportunities.
- Northern Border Regional Commission - Works to promote economic and community development in the Northeast region of the U.S.
- Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) - Provides command and control of Department of Defense homeland defense efforts and coordinates defense support of civil authorities.
- Nuclear Energy, Office of - Advances nuclear power as a resource capable of meeting the nation's energy, environmental, and national security needs.
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - Regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials through licensing, inspection, and enforcement of its requirements.
- URL: https://www.nrc.gov/
- Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (NWTRB) - Provides independent scientific and technical oversight of the Department of Energy's program for managing and disposing of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel.
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- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) - A multiprogram science and technology laboratory managed by UT-Battelle for the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - Ensures safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.
- Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) - Adjudicates disputes arising from enforcement actions taken by OSHA.
- Ocean Energy Management, Bureau of (BOEM) - Manages development of U.S. Outer Continental Shelf energy and mineral resources in an environmentally and economically responsible way.
- Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education (OCR) - Ensures equal access to education and promotes educational excellence through vigorous enforcement of civil rights.
- Office for Civil Rights, Department of Health and Human Services - Protects individuals from discrimination in health and human services programs.
- Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) - Oversees programs that help adults acquire the skills needed to succeed in the workforce, earn a postsecondary credential, or learn English.
- Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) - Assists states in securing child support for children by locating noncustodial parents, establishing paternity, and enforcing support obligations.
- Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) - Funds programs to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches to housing, economic development, and social services.
- Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) - Protects the employment rights of congressional employees.
- Office of Cuba Broadcasting (Radio y TV Martí) - Provides news, information, and cultural programming to Cuba to support the right of the Cuban people to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
- Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) - Develops and influences policies and practices that increase the number and quality of employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
- Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) - Works to improve student academic achievement, close achievement gaps, and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.
- URL: https://oese.ed.gov/
- Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) - Works to strengthen U.S. energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality through public-private partnerships that enhance energy efficiency and productivity, bring clean, reliable, and affordable energy technologies to the marketplace, and make a difference in the everyday lives of Americans by enhancing their energy choices and their quality of life.
- Office of English Language Acquisition - Provides leadership to help ensure that English Learners and immigrant students attain English proficiency and achieve academic success.
- Office of Environmental Management - Manages and cleans up the nation's nuclear weapons complex, focusing on environmental safety and public health.
- Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) - Works to eliminate housing discrimination, promote economic opportunity, and achieve diverse, inclusive communities.
- Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) - Promotes America's energy security through the responsible, sustainable production of oil, natural gas, and coal.
- Office of Government Ethics (OGE) - Provides leadership in the executive branch to prevent conflicts of interest on the part of government employees.
- URL: https://www.oge.gov/
- Office of Housing - Provides information and services related to housing programs and policies.]] (Note: This might refer to various offices within HUD; here's a general HUD link for housing.)
- Office of Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) - Enforces laws against employment discrimination based on citizenship status and national origin, and protects the rights of workers.
- Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) - Provides investors with tools and information to make informed investment decisions.
- Office of Justice Programs (OJP) - Provides federal leadership in developing the nation's capacity to prevent and reduce crime, assist victims, and improve the criminal and juvenile justice systems.
- URL: https://ojp.gov/
- Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) - Leads and coordinates the federal government's efforts to develop and implement effective juvenile justice programs and strategies.
- Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) - Works to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in housing and address other housing-related health hazards.
- Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation - Assists communities impacted by defense activities, including base realignments, closures, and expansions, as well as environmental cleanup of military sites.
- URL: https://oldcc.gov/
- Office of Management and Budget (OMB) - Assists the President in overseeing the preparation of the federal budget and supervising its administration in Executive Branch agencies.
- Office of Manufactured Housing Programs (OMHP) - Ensures the quality, durability, safety, and affordability of manufactured homes.
- Office of Minority Health (OMH) - Works to improve the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that address these disparities.
- Office of Multifamily Housing Programs (MFH) - Manages HUD's multifamily housing programs, providing assistance for the development, rehabilitation, and operation of housing for lower-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
- Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) - Develops and coordinates the national drug control policy.
- Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) - Collects, accounts for, analyzes, audits, and disburses revenues associated with federal offshore and onshore natural resources.
- Office of Nuclear Energy - Advances nuclear power as a resource capable of meeting the nation's energy, environmental, and national security needs.
- Office of Personnel Management (OPM) - Manages the federal government's human resources, including recruitment, pay, benefits, retirement, and insurance.
- URL: https://www.opm.gov/
- Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) - Conducts research on housing needs, market conditions, and existing programs, and develops and evaluates policies to address housing issues.
- Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) - Works to increase college access, affordability, and completion, ensuring that postsecondary education and training contribute to the nation's economic growth and global competitiveness.
- Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) - Provides resources and services to assist the effective resettlement of refugees and to help them achieve economic self-sufficiency and social integration.
- Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) - Advises the President on the effects of science and technology on domestic and international affairs.
- Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI) - Collects, preserves, and disseminates scientific and technical information from research sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Office of Servicemember Affairs - Helps servicemembers, veterans, and their families with financial matters, including protecting them from financial abuse and ensuring they have access to fair financial services.
- Office of Special Counsel (OSC) - Protects federal employees from prohibited personnel practices, including retaliation for whistleblowing.
- URL: https://osc.gov/
- Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) - Works to improve results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages by providing leadership and financial support to various programs.
- Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) - Works with states and tribes to ensure that coal mining is conducted in an environmentally responsible manner and that the land is restored after mining.
- Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) - Provides assistance and information on international trade in textiles, apparel, and footwear, including trade agreements, statistical data, and market analysis.
- Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology - Leads transportation research, innovation, and technology deployment to improve safety, mobility, and economic growth.
- Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) - Charters, regulates, and supervises all national banks and federal savings associations.
- URL: https://www.occ.gov/
- Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) - Leads the Intelligence Community, ensuring that intelligence activities are appropriately integrated, coordinated, and effective.
- URL: https://www.dni.gov/
- Office of the Federal Register (OFR) - The official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
- Office of the Pardon Attorney - Processes petitions for executive clemency, including pardons, commutations of sentence, respites, and remissions of fines and forfeitures.
- Office of Weights and Measures (OWM) - Develops standards and provides technical assistance to ensure equity in the nation's marketplace through accurate measurements.
- Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) - Provides federal leadership in developing the nation's capacity to reduce violence against women and administer justice for and strengthen services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
- Open World Leadership Center - Promotes international understanding by facilitating professional exchanges for emerging leaders from Russia, Eurasia, and the Baltic states.
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- Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) - Coordinates military operations in the Indo-Pacific region to promote stability, security, and prosperity.
- Pardon Attorney, Office of - Processes petitions for executive clemency, including pardons, commutations of sentence, respites, and remissions of fines and forfeitures.
- Parent Information and Resources Center (CPIR) - Provides support to build capacity of Statewide Parent Training and Information Centers, Community Parent Resource Centers, and the organizations that serve them.
- Parole Commission - Determines whether and when, consistent with the protection of the public, to release on parole adults sentenced under federal and District of Columbia law.
- Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) - Grants patents and registers trademarks, advising the President, through the Secretary of Commerce, on national and international IP policy issues.
- Peace Corps - Sends volunteers to work with communities in developing countries on projects in education, health, agriculture, and more to promote peace and friendship.
- Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) - Protects the retirement incomes of American workers in private-sector defined benefit pension plans.
- Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) - Provides force protection, security, and law enforcement for the Pentagon and other Department of Defense activities in the National Capital Region.
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) - Works to protect people and the environment by advancing the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials.
- Policy Development and Research (PD&R) - Conducts research on housing needs, market conditions, and existing programs, and develops and evaluates policies to address housing issues.
- Postal Inspection Service - Protects the U.S. Postal Service, its employees, and its customers from criminal attack, and protects the nation's mail system from criminal misuse.
- Postal Regulatory Commission - Provides regulatory oversight over the U.S. Postal Service to ensure fair practices for postal customers.
- URL: https://www.prc.gov/
- Postal Service (USPS) - An independent federal establishment that provides postal services in the United States.
- Postsecondary Education, Office of (OPE) - Works to increase college access, affordability, and completion, ensuring that postsecondary education and training contribute to the nation's economic growth and global competitiveness.
- President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCSFN) - Promotes health and well-being through physical activity, sports participation, and good nutrition.
- Presidential Scholars Commission - Recognizes and honors some of the nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors.
- Presidio Trust - Manages the Presidio of San Francisco, ensuring its preservation and enhancing its public use as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
- Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia - Assists judicial officers in their release or detention decisions by providing accurate information and supervising released defendants to maximize court appearance rates and public safety.
- URL: https://www.psa.gov/
- Prevention Information Network (NPIN) - Provides health professionals and public health officials with information on HIV, viral hepatitis, STDs, and TB prevention.
- Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) - Ensures that the government's efforts to prevent terrorism are balanced with the need to protect privacy and civil liberties.
- Public and Indian Housing (PIH) - Provides and operates housing assistance programs for America's low-income families, including public housing and housing choice vouchers.
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- Radio and TV Martí (Radio y TV Martí) - Provides news, information, and cultural programming to Cuba to support the right of the Cuban people to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
- Radio Free Asia (RFA) - Provides uncensored news and information to Asian countries where free press is not allowed, promoting democratic values and human rights.
- URL: https://www.rfa.org/
- Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) - Broadcasts news, information, and analysis to countries where the free flow of information is either banned by the government or not fully developed.
- Radio Sawa - Broadcasting contemporary music and news to young audiences in the Arab world, aiming to provide accurate, balanced, and comprehensive news coverage.
- URL:]] (Part of Middle East Broadcasting Networks) https://www.radiosawa.com/
- Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - Administers retirement, survivor, disability, unemployment, and sickness benefits for railroad workers and their families under the Railroad Retirement and Railroad Unemployment Insurance Acts.
- URL: https://www.rrb.gov/
- Reclamation, Bureau of - Manages water resources in the Western United States, focusing on water storage, delivery, and conservation.
- Refugee Resettlement, Office of (ORR) - Provides resources and services to assist the effective resettlement of refugees and to help them achieve economic self-sufficiency and social integration.
- Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) - Promotes employment and independence for individuals with disabilities through states' vocational rehabilitation programs and other initiatives.
- URL: https://rsa.ed.gov/
- Risk Management Agency (RMA) - Administers and oversees federal crop insurance programs, offering protection to America's farmers and ranchers.
- Rural Business-Cooperative Service - Supports the development of business and cooperatives in rural areas to improve economic conditions and create jobs.
- URL:]] (Part of USDA Rural Development) https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs
- Rural Development - Works to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for people in rural communities through various programs.
- Rural Housing Service - Provides programs to help rural residents obtain decent, safe, and sanitary housing.
- URL:]] (Part of USDA Rural Development) https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs
- Rural Utilities Service (RUS) - Assists rural areas in obtaining the utilities needed for economic development, including electric, telecommunications, and water/waste disposal services.
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- Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Bureau of (BSEE) - Promotes safety, protects the environment, and conserves resources offshore through regulatory oversight and enforcement.
- Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) - Operates and maintains the U.S. portion of the St. Lawrence Seaway, facilitating marine commerce between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean.
- Science and Technology Policy, Office of (OSTP) - Advises the President on the effects of science and technology on domestic and international affairs.
- Scientific and Technical Information, Office of (OSTI) - Collects, preserves, and disseminates scientific and technical information from research sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Secret Service - Protects the President and other national leaders, safeguards the financial infrastructure of the United States, and investigates crimes against the financial system.
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - Protects investors, maintains fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitates capital formation.
- URL: https://www.sec.gov/
- Selective Service System (SSS) - Registers men and maintains a system that, when authorized by the President and Congress, rapidly provides personnel to the Department of Defense during a national emergency.
- URL: https://www.sss.gov/
- Senate - One of two chambers of the U.S. Congress; represents the states of the United States.
- Sentencing Commission - Develops and revises federal sentencing guidelines, advises Congress on sentencing policy, and educates the judiciary on the guidelines.
- Servicemember Affairs, Office of - Helps servicemembers, veterans, and their families with financial matters, including protecting them from financial abuse and ensuring they have access to fair financial services.
- Small Business Administration (SBA) - Helps Americans start, build, and grow businesses through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations.
- URL: https://www.sba.gov/
- Smithsonian Institution - A group of museums and research centers administered by the United States government, dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge.
- URL: https://www.si.edu/
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - Administers social insurance programs consisting of retirement, disability, and survivors' benefits.
- URL: https://www.ssa.gov/
- Social Security Advisory Board (SSAB) - Advises the President, Congress, and the Social Security Administration on policies related to Social Security.
- Southeastern Power Administration - Markets hydroelectric power in the southeastern United States from federally owned or operated hydroelectric facilities.
- Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) - Coordinates military operations and cooperation in Central and South America, the Caribbean]] (except Cuba), and their surrounding waters.
- Southwestern Power Administration - Markets hydroelectric power in the southwestern United States from 24 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers multipurpose dams.
- Space Command - Responsible for military space operations, space security, and defense of the U.S. through space.
- Special Counsel, Office of (OSC) - Protects federal employees from prohibited personnel practices, including retaliation for whistleblowing.
- URL: https://osc.gov/
- Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Office of (OSERS) - Works to improve results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages by providing leadership and financial support to various programs.
- Special Operations Command - Leads, plans, synchronizes, and executes global special operations in support of U.S. national interests.
- URL: https://www.soc.mil/
- State Department (DOS) - Leads America's foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety, and economic prosperity.
- State Justice Institute (SJI) - Improves the administration of justice in state courts by funding education, training, and technical assistance projects.
- URL: https://www.sji.gov/
- Stennis Center for Public Service - Promotes and enhances public service leadership and democracy by developing leaders and improving governance at all levels.
- Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) - Conducts global operations in support of strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, space operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike, and missile defense.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation, reducing the impact of substance abuse and mental illness.
- Supreme Court of the United States - The highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States, with both original jurisdiction over a small range of cases and appellate jurisdiction over the vast majority of cases.
- Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement, Office of (OSMRE) - Works with states and tribes to ensure that coal mining is conducted in an environmentally responsible manner and that the land is restored after mining.
- Surface Transportation Board (STB) - Regulates railroad rates, practices, and service issues, and reviews railroad mergers and line abandonments.
- URL: https://www.stb.gov/
- Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) - Manages the water resources of the Susquehanna River Basin to balance conservation with reasonable development in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland.
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- Tax Court - Adjudicates controversies involving the Internal Revenue Service over federal income, estate, gift, and certain excise taxes.
- Tennessee Valley Authority - Provides electricity for business customers and local power distributors serving 10 million people in parts of seven southeastern states, and manages the Tennessee River system for multiple uses.
- URL: https://www.tva.gov/
- Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) - Helps U.S. businesses export their products and services to emerging economies by funding feasibility studies, technical assistance, and other project planning activities.
- Trade Representative - Responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy, and overseeing negotiations with other countries.
- URL: https://ustr.gov/
- Transportation Department (DOT) - Develops and coordinates policies that will provide an efficient and economical national transportation system.
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA) - Protects the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.
- URL: https://www.tsa.gov/
- Transportation Statistics, Bureau of (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/
- Treasury Department - Manages federal finances, collects taxes, pays bills, borrows when necessary, and promotes economic growth and stability.
- Trustee Program - Oversees administration of bankruptcy cases under the direction of the U.S. Attorney General.
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- U.S. AbilityOne Commission - Administers the AbilityOne Program, providing employment opportunities for people who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
- U.S. Access Board - An independent federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities.
- U.S. Africa Command - Coordinates military operations in Africa to promote stability and security.
- U.S. Agency for Global Media - Oversees non-military U.S. international broadcasting.
- U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) - Provides economic and humanitarian assistance in more than 100 countries to further America's interests.
- U.S. Air Force - Branch of the U.S. military responsible for aerial warfare, space operations, and cyber operations.
- URL: https://www.af.mil/
- U.S. Air Force Reserve Command - Provides trained units and individuals for active duty in the U.S. Air Force.
- U.S. Arctic Research Commission (USARC) - Develops and recommends national policy for research in the Arctic region.
- U.S. Army - The land warfare service branch of the U.S. military, responsible for land-based military operations.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Provides engineering services to strengthen national security, energize the economy, and reduce disaster risks.
- U.S. Botanic Garden - A museum of living plants that serves as a national center for horticultural information and plant exploration.
- U.S. Capitol Police - Provides security for the U.S. Capitol and its visitors.
- U.S. 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.
- U.S. Census Bureau - Conducts the decennial census and numerous surveys to provide quality data on the nation's people and economy.
- U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) - Coordinates military operations in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia.
- U.S. 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/
- U.S. 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.
- U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) - A multi-mission, maritime service within the Department of Homeland Security, responsible for safety, security, and stewardship on America's waters.
- U.S. 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/
- U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) - Monitors the universal right to freedom of religion or belief abroad.
- U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - Regulates the U.S. derivatives markets to protect market users and the public from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices.
- U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims - Reviews benefit decisions by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
- U.S. Courts of Appeal - Intermediate appellate courts of the United States federal court system.
- U.S. 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/
- U.S. 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.
- U.S. 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.
- U.S. 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.
- U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) - Manages and executes all military operations to ensure national security.
- U.S. 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/
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Ensures America's security and prosperity by addressing energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
- U.S. 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/
- U.S. 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/
- U.S. 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/
- U.S. 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.
- U.S. 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/
- U.S. 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.
- U.S. 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/
- U.S. Department of the Treasury - Manages federal finances, collects taxes, pays bills, borrows when necessary, and promotes economic growth and stability.
- U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Develops and coordinates policies that will provide an efficient and economical national transportation system.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Provides patient care, veterans' benefits, and supports services for Veterans, their families, and survivors.
- URL: https://www.va.gov/
- U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) - Provides support to state and local election officials to help improve the administration of elections.
- URL: https://www.eac.gov/
- U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) - Coordinates military operations and promotes stability in Europe, parts of Asia, parts of Africa, and the Arctic.
- U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) - Works to reduce life and economic losses due to fire and related emergencies, through leadership, advocacy, coordination, and support.
- U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) - Manages fleet operations, readiness, and resources for the U.S. Navy in the Atlantic area of responsibility.
- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - Provides scientific information about the earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment.
- U.S. House of Representatives - One of two chambers of the U.S. Congress; represents the people of the United States.
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) - Promotes homeland security and public safety through the criminal and civil enforcement of federal laws governing border control, customs, trade, and immigration.
- URL: https://www.ice.gov/
- U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) - Coordinates military operations in the Indo-Pacific region to promote stability, security, and prosperity.
- U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) - Mobilizes private sector capital to help solve critical development challenges.
- URL: https://www.dfc.gov/
- U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) - Adjudicates cases involving imported goods and oversees investigations into the effects of imports on domestic industries.
- U.S. Marine Corps - A branch of the U.S. military responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the U.S. Navy to deliver rapidly, combined-arms task forces.
- U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) - The enforcement arm of the federal courts, protecting the judicial process, apprehending fugitives, managing and selling seized assets, housing and transporting federal prisoners, and operating the Witness Security Program.
- U.S. Military Academy, West Point - Trains cadets to be commissioned officers in the United States Army and to be leaders of character.
- U.S. Mint - Produces and sells circulating coinage for the United States to conduct its trade and commerce, as well as producing numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins.
- U.S. Mission to the United Nations (USUN) - Represents the United States in the United Nations system, advocating for U.S. foreign policy and interests.
- U.S. National Central Bureau - Interpol - Facilitates international police cooperation and supports law enforcement agencies in combating transnational crime.
- U.S. Navy - Branch of the U.S. military responsible for conducting naval operations to support national interests.
- U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) - Provides command and control of Department of Defense homeland defense efforts and coordinates defense support of civil authorities.
- U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - Regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials through licensing, inspection, and enforcement of its requirements.
- URL: https://www.nrc.gov/
- U.S. Parole Commission - Determines whether and when, consistent with the protection of the public, to release on parole adults sentenced under federal and District of Columbia law.
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) - Grants patents and registers trademarks, advising the President, through the Secretary of Commerce, on national and international IP policy issues.
- U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Protects the U.S. Postal Service, its employees, and its customers from criminal attack, and protects the nation's mail system from criminal misuse.
- U.S. Postal Service (USPS) - An independent federal establishment that provides postal services in the United States.
- U.S. Senate - One of two chambers of the U.S. Congress; represents the states of the United States.
- U.S. Sentencing Commission - Develops and revises federal sentencing guidelines, advises Congress on sentencing policy, and educates the judiciary on the guidelines.
- U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) - Coordinates military operations and cooperation in Central and South America, the Caribbean]] (except Cuba), and their surrounding waters.
- U.S. Space Command - Responsible for military space operations, space security, and defense of the U.S. through space.
- U.S. Special Operations Command - Leads, plans, synchronizes, and executes global special operations in support of U.S. national interests.
- URL: https://www.soc.mil/
- U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) - Conducts global operations in support of strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, space operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike, and missile defense.
- U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) - Helps U.S. businesses export their products and services to emerging economies by funding feasibility studies, technical assistance, and other project planning activities.
- U.S. Trade Representative - Responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy, and overseeing negotiations with other countries.
- URL: https://ustr.gov/
- U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) - Provides air, land, and sea transportation for the Department of Defense, both in times of peace and war.
- U.S. Trustee Program - Oversees administration of bankruptcy cases under the direction of the U.S. Attorney General.
- Udall Foundation - Promotes environmental policy, conflict resolution, and Native American health care through scholarships, fellowships, and internships.
- Under Secretary for Political Affairs - The third-ranking official in the U.S. Department of State, managing diplomatic activities and advising on foreign policy.
- URL:]] (Part of State Department, no specific site; see State Department for more)
- Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs - Oversees U.S. efforts to understand, inform, and influence foreign publics in promotion of the national interest, and broadens the dialogue between American citizens and institutions and their counterparts abroad.
- URL:]] (Part of State Department, no specific site; see State Department for more)
- Unified Combatant Commands - The military commands responsible for specific geographic regions or global functional domains, coordinating military efforts across those regions or functions.
- URL:]] (No specific site; see DoD or individual command websites)
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) - Educates health care professionals, primarily for the military, to support the health care needs of the armed forces.
- United States Institute of Peace (USIP) - Promotes international peace through conflict resolution and prevention, education, and research.
- United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) - Coordinates the federal response to homelessness, working to prevent and end homelessness in the United States.
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- Veterans Affairs Department (VA) - Provides patient care, veterans' benefits, and supports services for Veterans, their families, and survivors.
- URL: https://www.va.gov/
- Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) - Administers a variety of benefits and services that provide financial and other forms of assistance to veterans, their dependents, and survivors.
- Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - America's largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care.
- Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) - Assists veterans, transitioning service members, and their spouses in finding and maintaining good jobs.
- Violence Against Women, Office on (OVW) - Provides federal leadership in developing the nation's capacity to reduce violence against women and administer justice for and strengthen services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
- Voice of America (VOA) - U.S. government-funded international multimedia broadcaster, providing news, information, and cultural programs in 47 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 236.6 million people.
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- Wage and Hour Division (WHD) - Administers and enforces federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor requirements.
- Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) - Provides operational and administrative support to the Department of Defense organizations within the National Capital Region.
- URL: https://www.whs.mil/
- Weather Service - Provides weather, water, and climate forecasts and warnings for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy.
- West Point Military Academy - Trains cadets to be commissioned officers in the United States Army and to be leaders of character.
- Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) - Markets and delivers clean, renewable hydroelectric power, primarily from federal water projects, to customers in 15 western and central states.
- White House - The official residence and workplace of the President of the United States, also serving as the executive office for the President.
- Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) - Manages the use of radio spectrum, supports the deployment of wireless broadband, and ensures that consumers have access to innovative wireless communications services.
- Women's Bureau - Works to improve the status of wage-earning women, focusing on promoting equality and economic security for women in the workforce.
- Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars - A nonpartisan institution for advanced study and research in the social sciences and humanities, promoting dialogue and scholarship.
External links
- https://www.usa.gov/agency-index - Source of this list