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AbilityOne Commission
Creates job opportunities for people who are blind or have other significant disabilities in the manufacture and delivery of products and services to the Federal Government.
www.abilityone.gov
Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
Funds state, territory, local, and tribal organizations to provide family assistance, child support, child care, Head Start, child welfare, and other programs relating to children and families.
www.acf.hhs.gov
Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Supports the needs of the aging and disability populations, and improves access to health care and long-term services.
www.acl.gov
Administration for Native Americans (ANA)
Promotes self-sufficiency and cultural preservation for Native Americans by providing social and economic development opportunities.
www.acf.hhs.gov/ana
Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS)
An independent federal agency dedicated to improving federal agency administrative processes and procedures.
www.acus.gov
Agency for Global Media (USAGM)
Broadcasts news and information about the United States and the world to audiences abroad.
www.usagm.gov
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Supports research to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans.
www.ahrq.gov
Agriculture Department (USDA)
Provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues.
www.usda.gov
Air Force
Defends the United States through control and exploitation of air and space.
www.af.mil
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)
Collects taxes and enforces regulations on alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and ammunition.
www.ttb.gov
AmeriCorps
Engages volunteers in serving directly with nonprofit organizations to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges.
americorps.gov
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Protects and promotes U.S. agricultural health and manages wildlife damage.
www.aphis.usda.gov
Antitrust Division (DOJ)
Promotes economic competition through enforcing and providing guidance on antitrust laws and principles.
www.justice.gov/atr
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
Works for sustainable community and economic development in Appalachia.
www.arc.gov
Army
Organizes, trains, and equips active duty and Reserve forces to preserve the peace, security, and defense of the United States.
www.army.mil
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Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
Produces economic accounts statistics that enable government and business decision-makers to follow and understand the performance of the nation’s economy.
www.bea.gov
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
Enforces federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives, and arson in order to promote safety and protect communities.
www.atf.gov
Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)
Designs and manufactures U.S. currency, securities, and other official documents, including Federal Reserve notes and postage stamps.
www.moneyfactory.gov
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
Enhances the quality of life, promotes economic opportunity, and carries out the responsibility to protect and improve the trust assets of American Indians, Indian tribes, and Alaska Natives.
www.bia.gov
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.
bjs.ojp.gov
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Measures labor market activity, working conditions, price changes, and productivity in the U.S. economy.
www.bls.gov
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Manages outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production on public lands.
www.blm.gov
Bureau of Reclamation
Manages, develops, and protects water and related resources in the western United States in an environmentally and economically sound manner.
www.usbr.gov
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Census Bureau
Serves as the nation’s leading source of quality data about its people and economy.
www.census.gov
Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB)
Investigates industrial chemical accidents to improve chemical safety and prevent future accidents.
www.csb.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Protects America from health, safety, and security threats, both foreign and domestic.
www.cdc.gov
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Administers the nation’s major healthcare programs including Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP.
www.cms.gov
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
Regulates the U.S. derivatives markets, including futures, options, and swaps, to promote market integrity and protect market participants against fraud and manipulation.
www.cftc.gov
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Leads the national effort to understand, manage, and reduce risk to cyber and physical infrastructure, working with partners across government and the private sector.
www.cisa.gov
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.
www.uscis.gov
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Provides objective intelligence on foreign countries and global issues to the president, the National Security Council, and other policymakers.
www.cia.gov
Coast Guard
Safeguards the nation’s maritime interests and environment, enforcing maritime law and protecting the marine environment.
www.uscg.mil
Commerce Department (DOC)
Promotes job creation and economic growth by ensuring fair and secure trade, providing data for decision-making, and fostering innovation.
www.commerce.gov
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Protects consumers in the financial marketplace by enforcing rules and educating the public.
www.consumerfinance.gov
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Protects the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with consumer products.
www.cpsc.gov
Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Secures the homeland by preventing the illegal entry of people and goods while facilitating legitimate travel and trade.
www.cbp.gov
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Defense Department (DOD)
Provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation’s security.
www.defense.gov
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States.
www.dea.gov
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Education Department (ED)
Promotes student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
www.ed.gov
Energy Department (DOE)
Ensures America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology.
www.energy.gov
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Protects human health and the environment by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress.
www.epa.gov
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
www.eeoc.gov
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
Assists American businesses export their goods and services by providing loans, loan guarantees, and insurance.
www.exim.gov
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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Works to ensure that air travel is safe.
www.faa.gov
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil, and reviews proposals to build liquefied natural gas terminals and interstate natural gas pipelines.
www.ferc.gov
Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)
Administers the labor-management relations program for non-postal federal employees, protecting the right of federal employees to organize and bargain collectively.
www.flra.gov
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Enforces federal laws and investigates a variety of criminal activity including terrorism, cyber-crime, white collar crimes, public corruption, civil rights violations, and other major crimes.
www.fbi.gov
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)
Regulates the international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S. consumer.
www.fmc.gov
Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
Works with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
www.fws.gov
Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
Manages federal prisons and community-based facilities that provide work and opportunities to assist offenders in becoming law-abiding citizens.
www.bop.gov
Forest Service (USFS)
Sustains the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.
www.fs.usda.gov
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.
www.fcc.gov
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.
www.fdic.gov
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
Administers and enforces federal campaign finance laws.
www.fec.gov
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Helps people before, during, and after disasters.
www.fema.gov
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)
Regulates Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks to promote a stable and liquid mortgage market.
www.fhfa.gov
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.
www.federalreserve.gov
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Prevents business practices that are anticompetitive, deceptive, or unfair to consumers, and enhances informed consumer choice.
www.ftc.gov
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Protects public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices.
www.fda.gov
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
Increases food security and reduces hunger by providing children and low-income people with access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition education.
www.fns.usda.gov
Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
Works to improve foreign market access for U.S. products and provides food aid and technical assistance to foreign countries.
www.fas.usda.gov
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General Services Administration (GSA)
Delivers value and savings in real estate, acquisition, technology, and other mission-support services across government.
www.gsa.gov
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Provides science about the natural hazards that threaten lives and livelihoods, the water, energy, minerals, and other natural resources, the health of ecosystems and the environment, and the effects of climate and land-use change.
www.usgs.gov
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Provides Congress with objective, nonpartisan, fact-based information to help the federal government save money and work more efficiently.
www.gao.gov
Government Publishing Office (GPO)
Produces and distributes official publications of the federal government, including the Federal Register, the Congressional Record, and the United States Code.
www.gpo.gov
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Health and Human Services Department (HHS)
Enhances and protects the health and well-being of all Americans by providing for effective health and human services.
www.hhs.gov
Homeland Security Department (DHS)
Secures the nation from the many threats we face, including terrorism, natural disasters, and cyber threats.
www.dhs.gov
Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD)
Creates strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.
www.hud.gov
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Enforces federal laws governing border control, customs, trade, and immigration to promote homeland security and public safety.
www.ice.gov
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Collects taxes and enforces tax laws, while helping taxpayers understand and meet their tax responsibilities.
www.irs.gov
Interior Department (DOI)
Manages and conserves most of the nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage, and honors its trust responsibilities to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and affiliated island communities.
www.doi.gov
International Trade Administration (ITA)
Strengthens the competitiveness of U.S. industry, promotes trade and investment, and ensures fair trade through the rigorous enforcement of trade laws and agreements.
www.trade.gov
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Justice Department (DOJ)
Enforces the law and defends the interests of the United States, ensuring public safety against foreign and domestic threats.
www.justice.gov
K
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (John F. Kennedy Center)
America’s national cultural center, presenting and producing theater, dance, opera, orchestral, jazz, and popular music performances throughout the year.
www.kennedy-center.org
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Labor Department (DOL)
Fosters, promotes, and develops the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improves their working conditions; and advances their opportunities for profitable employment.
www.dol.gov
Legal Services Corporation (LSC)
Promotes equal access to justice by providing civil legal assistance to those who cannot afford it.
www.lsc.gov
Library of Congress
Supports the Congress in fulfilling its constitutional duties and furthers the progress of knowledge and creativity for the benefit of the American people.
www.loc.gov
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Marine Corps
Provides forces for contingency and combat operations, and with other services, trains and equips Marines to fight on land, at sea, and in the air.
www.marines.mil
Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)
Fights poverty through partnerships with countries committed to good governance, economic freedom, and investments in their people.
www.mcc.gov
U.S. Mint
Produces all U.S. coins and medals and protects the nation’s gold and silver assets.
www.usmint.gov
Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)
Protects federal employees from prohibited personnel practices and ensures the federal merit system operates fairly.
www.mspb.gov
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National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
Regulates, charters, and supervises federal credit unions and insures savings in federal and most state-chartered credit unions.
www.ncua.gov
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Drives advances in science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration to enhance knowledge, education, innovation, economic vitality, and stewardship of Earth.
www.nasa.gov
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Works to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce economic costs due to road traffic crashes, through education, research, safety standards, and enforcement activity.
www.nhtsa.gov
Navy
Maintains, trains, and equips combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression, and maintaining freedom of the seas.
www.navy.mil
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Ensures that the public has access to government records and that federal agencies properly manage their records.
www.archives.gov
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
Strengthens the creative capacity of our communities by providing funding and support for artistic excellence, education, and public engagement in the arts.
www.arts.gov
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Regulates civilian use of nuclear materials to provide adequate protection of public health and safety, promote the common defense and security, and protect the environment.
www.nrc.gov
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
Supports research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities.
www.neh.gov
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology.
www.nist.gov
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Seeks fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and applies that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.
www.nih.gov
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
Protects the rights of private sector employees to join together to improve their wages and working conditions, with or without a union.
www.nlrb.gov
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Enriches life through science by understanding and predicting changes in climate, weather, oceans, and coasts.
www.noaa.gov
National Park Service (NPS)
Preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
www.nps.gov
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Promotes the progress of science; advances the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and secures the national defense.
www.nsf.gov
National Security Agency (NSA)
Leads the U.S. government in cryptology that encompasses both signals intelligence and information assurance.
www.nsa.gov
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Investigates transportation accidents and makes recommendations to prevent future accidents.
www.ntsb.gov
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Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Assists the President in overseeing the preparation of the federal budget and supervises its administration in executive branch agencies.
www.whitehouse.gov/omb
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Assures safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.
www.osha.gov
Office of Government Ethics (OGE)
Prevents conflicts of interest in the executive branch and fosters high ethical standards for executive branch employees.
www.oge.gov
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
Leads and coordinates the nation’s drug policy to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing and trafficking, drug-related crime and violence, and drug-related health consequences.
www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Recruits, retains, and honors a world-class workforce to serve the American people and manages the federal government’s human resources.
www.opm.gov
Office of Special Counsel (OSC)
Protects federal employees and applicants from prohibited personnel practices, especially reprisal for whistleblowing.
www.osc.gov
Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
Leads and coordinates intelligence community efforts to detect and counter threats to national security.
www.dni.gov
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Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Grants patents for the protection of inventions and registers trademarks to help businesses protect their names, brands, and products.
www.uspto.gov
Peace Corps
Promotes world peace and friendship by sending American volunteers to serve in developing countries.
www.peacecorps.gov
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)
Protects the retirement incomes of American workers in private-sector defined benefit pension plans.
www.pbgc.gov
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Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)
Administers retirement-survivor and unemployment-sickness benefit programs for the nation’s railroad workers and their families under the Railroad Retirement and Railroad Unemployment Insurance Acts.
www.rrb.gov
Rural Development (USDA Rural Development)
Works to improve the economy and quality of life in rural America by providing financial resources and business development support to residents and businesses in rural communities.
www.rd.usda.gov
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Secret Service (USSS)
Protects the President, Vice President, and other national leaders, as well as investigates financial crimes such as counterfeiting and fraud.
www.secretservice.gov
Selective Service System (SSS)
Registers male U.S. citizens and male immigrant non-citizens between the ages of 18 and 25 and provides manpower to the Department of Defense during a national emergency.
www.sss.gov
Smithsonian Institution
The world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, administering 19 museums, 21 libraries, 9 research centers, and a zoo, dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge.
www.si.edu
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders.
www.samhsa.gov
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Aids, counsels, assists, and protects the interests of small business concerns and preserves free competitive enterprise.
www.sba.gov
Social Security Administration (SSA)
Delivers Social Security services that meet the changing needs of the public.
www.ssa.gov
State Department (DOS)
Advances U.S. foreign policy, manages diplomatic relations, and promotes peace and prosperity around the world.
www.state.gov
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Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Provides electricity for business customers and local power companies serving nearly 10 million people in parts of seven southeastern states, as well as flood control, navigation, and economic development for the Tennessee Valley region.
www.tva.com
Transportation Department (DOT)
Ensures a fast, safe, efficient, accessible, and convenient transportation system that meets vital national interests.
www.transportation.gov
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Protects the nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.
www.tsa.gov
Treasury Department (USDT)
Maintains a strong economy and creates economic and job opportunities by promoting the conditions that enable economic growth and stability at home and abroad.
www.treasury.gov
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U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Leads international development and humanitarian efforts to save lives, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance, and help people progress beyond assistance.
www.usaid.gov
U.S. Army 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.
www.usace.army.mil
U.S. Marshals Service
Protects the federal judiciary, apprehends federal fugitives, manages and sells seized assets acquired by criminals, houses and transports federal prisoners, and operates the Witness Security Program.
www.usmarshals.gov
U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Provides postal services to the United States, including its insular areas and associated states.
www.usps.com
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Mobilizes private capital to help solve the most critical development challenges and advance U.S. foreign policy and national security priorities in the developing world. www.dfc.gov
U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Investigates the impact of imports on U.S. industries and directs action against certain unfair trade practices, such as patent, trademark, and copyright infringement. www.usitc.gov
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Develops and coordinates U.S. international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy, and oversees negotiations with other countries on trade and related matters. www.ustr.gov
United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Works to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflicts around the world through nonviolent means. www.usip.org
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Veterans Affairs Department (VA)
Fulfills President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.
www.va.gov
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Women’s Bureau (DOL) Formulates policies and standards and developed programs to protect the welfare of wage-earning women, improve their working conditions, increase their efficiency, and advance their opportunities for profitable employment. www.dol.gov/agencies/wb
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Provides a nonpartisan space for scholars and policy experts to connect and engage with Congress, the executive branch, and the broader policy community. www.wilsoncenter.org
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