Agencies

The 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.

The Access Board is an independent federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities. The Board develops and maintains design criteria for the built environment, transit vehicles, telecommunications equipment, and for electronic and information technology.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) funds state, territory, local, and tribal organizations to provide family assistance (welfare), child support, child care, Head Start, child welfare, and other programs relating to children and families.

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) supports the needs of the aging and disability populations, and improves access health care and long-term services.

The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) promotes self-sufficiency and cultural preservation for Native Americans by providing social and economic development opportunities through financial assistance, training, and technical assistance.

The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) is an independent federal agency dedicated to improving federal agency administrative processes and procedures.

The Administrative Office of the United States Courts handles the nonjudicial, administrative business of the United States Courts such as maintaining statistics and managing Court budgets.

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) encourages the preservation of historic properties across the nation.

The U.S. Africa Command strengthens the defense capabilities of African nations.

The African Development Foundation (USADF) provides grants to community groups and small enterprises that benefit under-served and marginalized groups in Africa.

The U.S. Agency for Global Media, formerly known as the Broadcasting Board of Governors, broadcasts news and information about the United States and the world to audiences abroad.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) supports research to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is the principal U.S. agency to extend assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reforms.

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) responds to, and protects people from harmful chemical exposures.

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) supports the fair marketing of U.S. agricultural products.

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) works to find solutions to agricultural problems.

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues.

The National Agricultural Library (NAL) is the main source of information and research on agriculture.

The Air Force defends the United States in the air and space.

The Air Force Reserve Command performs missions and supports Air Force operations.

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) collects taxes and enforces regulations on alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and ammunition.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) enforces federal criminal laws regulating the firearms and explosives industries.

The Middle East Broadcasting Network operates Alhurra TV and Radio Sawa. Alhurra TV and Radio Sawa provide news to the people of the Middle East about the region, the world, and the United States.

The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) manages 24 military cemeteries abroad, and 25 memorials, monuments, and markers. Nearly all the cemeteries and memorials honor those who served in World War I or World War II.

Formerly known as the Corporation for National and Community Service, AmeriCorps, and AmeriCorps Seniors engage volunteers in serving directly with nonprofit organizations to tackle the nation's most pressing challenges.

AmeriCorps Seniors is a network of volunteer programs for Americans 55 years and older. Volunteers work in their community doing academic tutoring and mentoring, elderly care, disaster relief, and more.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) protects and promotes U.S. agricultural health, regulates genetically engineered organisms, administers the Animal Welfare Act, and manages wildlife damage.

The Antitrust Division promotes economic competition through enforcing and providing guidance on antitrust laws and principles.

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) works for sustainable community and economic development in Appalachia.

The Architect of the Capitol manages and maintains the U.S. Capitol, the Capitol Visitor Center, the Senate Office Buildings, the House Office Buildings, the Supreme Court Building, the Library of Congress, the U.S. Botanic Garden, and the Capitol Grounds

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) preserves U.S. government records, manages the Presidential Libraries system, and publishes laws, regulations, Presidential, and other public documents.

The U.S. Arctic Research Commission (USARC) develops and recommends a national Arctic research policy.

The Gulfport and Washington campuses of the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) are retirement centers for veterans of the U.S. military.

The Office of the Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security serves as senior adviser to the president and the secretary of state for arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament.

The U.S. Army organizes, trains, and equips active duty and Reserve forces to preserve the peace, security, and defense of the United States.

The Army Corps of Engineers provides public engineering services in peace and war to strengthen national security, energize the economy, and reduce risks from disasters.

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) supports research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases.

Each of the 94 federal judicial districts handles bankruptcy matters, and in almost all districts, bankruptcy cases are filed in the bankruptcy court. Bankruptcy laws help people who can no longer pay their creditors get a fresh start by liquidating their assets to pay their debts, or by creating a repayment plan.

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation awards scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in science, mathematics, and engineering.

The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) creates and delivers a reliable power supply to the Pacific Northwest.

The Botanic Garden is a living plant museum that educates visitors about the importance of plants to the well-being of humans, and to Earth’s fragile ecosystems.

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) collects taxes and enforces regulations on alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and ammunition.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) enforces federal criminal laws regulating the firearms and explosives industries.

The Bureau of Consular Affairs provides passport services to U.S. citizens, issues Visas to enter the U.S., manages the Diversity Visa Lottery, and provides services to U.S. citizens abroad.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) helps consumers by providing educational materials and accepting complaints. It supervises banks, lenders, and large non-bank entities, such as credit reporting agencies and debt collection companies. The Bureau also works to make credit card, mortgage, and other loan disclosures clearer, so consumers can understand their rights and responsibilities.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) produces economic accounts statistics that enable government and business decision makers, researchers, and the American public to follow and understand the performance of the Nation's economy.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) produces United States currency notes, operates as the nation's central bank, and serves to ensure that adequate amounts of currency and coin are in circulation.

The mission of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is to enhance the quality of life, to promote economic opportunity, and to carry out the responsibility to protect and improve the trust assets of American Indians, Indian tribes, and Alaska Natives.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) promotes the nation’s economic development and technological advancement by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system.

The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) works to improve working conditions, raise living standards, protect workers’ ability to exercise their rights, and address the workplace exploitation of children and other vulnerable populations.

The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) publishes information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) measures labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production on public lands.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) promotes energy independence, environmental protection, and economic development by managing offshore energy resources.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) manages federal prisons, and community-based facilities that provide work and opportunities to assist offenders.

The Bureau of Reclamation is a provider of wholesale water and hydroelectric power in the U.S.

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) provides oversight and enforcement to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve offshore resources.

The U.S. Census Bureau provides data about the nation's people and economy.

The Bureau of the Fiscal Service manages all federal payments and collections, and provides government-wide accounting and reporting services. You can contact them to buy bonds or to check on the maturity of bonds you own.

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) collects and publishes comprehensive transportation statistics.

U.S. Capitol Police Officers work to protect life and property, investigate criminal acts, and enforce traffic regulations on U.S. Capitol Grounds. Officers are also responsible for protecting members, officers of Congress, and their families.

Take a tour of the historic Capitol, where you can see the Crypt of the Capitol, the Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall.

The Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) administers and coordinates programs that are related to adult education and literacy, career and technical education, and community colleges.

The U.S. Census Bureau provides data about the nation's people and economy.

The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) provides services to consumers and industry groups about food and cosmetics. They perform scientific analysis, develop policy, and handle critical issues related to food and cosmetics.

The 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.

The Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) offers information for children and young people with disabilities under 22 years of age.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) collaborates to create the expertise, information, and tools that people and communities need to protect their health through health promotion, prevention of disease, injury and disability, and preparedness for new health threats.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provides health coverage to more than 100 million people through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. The CMS seeks to strengthen and modernize the Nation’s health care system, to provide access to high quality care and improved health at lower costs.

The U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is responsible for defending and promoting U.S. interests in 20 nations in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, and the strategic waterways that surround them.

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) collects, evaluates, and disseminates vital information on economic, military, political, scientific, and other developments abroad to safeguard national security.

The Chemical Safety Board (CSB) investigates industrial chemical accidents.

The Chief Acquisition Officers Council (CAOC) monitors and improves the federal acquisition system.

The Chief Financial Officers Council (CFO) works to improve financial management in the U.S. government.

The Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Council works to modernize human resources systems, improve the quality of human resources information, and advises on legislation affecting human resources operations.

The CIO Council is the principal interagency forum on Federal agency practices for information technology management.

The Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) assures that support (both financial and medical) is available to children through locating parents, establishing paternity, identifying support obligations, and enforcing those obligations.

The U.S. Courts of Appeal hear appeals from lower courts of both civil and criminal trials, but do not investigate the facts of a case. Rather, the Appeals Courts investigate whether or not the law has been fairly and correctly applied by the lower courts.

The Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee (CSAC) evaluates all stamp proposals. The Committee's primary goal is to select subjects of broad national interest for recommendation to the Postmaster General that are both interesting and educational.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is responsible for processing immigration and naturalization applications and establishing policies regarding immigration services.

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) works to ensure equal access to education and resolve complaints of discrimination.

The Office for Civil Rights helps to protect you from discrimination in certain healthcare and social service programs.

The Civil Rights Division is responsible for enforcing federal statutes that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability or national origin.

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) safeguards the maritime interests of the United States and the environment around the world.

The Department of Commerce (DOC) works with businesses, universities, communities, and the Nation’s workers to promote job creation, economic growth, sustainable development, and improved standards of living for Americans.

The U. S. Commission of Fine Arts advises the government on matters pertaining to the arts, and to guide the architectural development of Washington.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) is an independent, bipartisan agency charged with monitoring federal civil rights enforcement.

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) reviews the facts and circumstances of violations of religious freedom internationally and to make policy recommendations to the President, the Secretary of State and Congress.

The Commission on Presidential Scholars selects and honors the Presidential Scholars, a group of graduating high school seniors of exceptional talent and commitment to public service.

The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe monitors and encourages compliance with the Helsinki Final Act and other Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe commitments.

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) reviews transactions that could result in control of a U.S. business by a foreign person.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) protects the public from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices related to the sale of commodity and financial futures and options, and to fosters open, competitive, and financially sound futures and option markets. They investigate and prosecute commodities fraud, including foreign currency schemes, energy manipulation and hedge fund fraud, and works with other federal and state agencies to bring criminal and other actions.

The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) advances the practice of community policing through sharing information and making grants to police departments in the United States.

The Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) develops communities by promoting decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities for low and moderate income people.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) charters, regulates, and supervises all national banks. It also supervises the federal branches and agencies of foreign banks.

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) produces independent, nonpartisan, analysis of economic and budgetary issues to support the Congressional budget process.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) serves the Congress throughout the legislative process by providing comprehensive and reliable legislative research and analysis that are timely, objective, authoritative, and confidential, thereby contributing to an informed national legislature.

The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) advances workplace rights, safety, health, and accessibility in the Legislative Branch.

The U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate make up the two chambers of Congress. The House has 435 members, the number representing each state is determined by population.

The U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives make up the two chambers of Congress. The Senate has 100 members, two from each state, who are elected to serve for a term of six years.

The Bureau of Consular Affairs provides passport services to U.S. citizens, issues Visas to enter the U.S., manages the Diversity Visa Lottery, and provides services to U.S. citizens abroad.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) helps consumers by providing educational materials and accepting complaints. It supervises banks, lenders, and large non-bank entities, such as credit reporting agencies and debt collection companies. The Bureau also works to make credit card, mortgage, and other loan disclosures clearer, so consumers can understand their rights and responsibilities.

The 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, including products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children.

The Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention coordinates, studies the effectiveness of, and makes recommendations on juvenile crime prevention activities.

The Copyright Office administers the national copyright system and provides advice on copyright law to congress, federal agencies, the courts and the public.

The Army Corps of Engineers provides public engineering services in peace and war to strengthen national security, energize the economy, and reduce risks from disasters.

The Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) gives the president advice on domestic and international economic policy.

The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) address integrity, economy, and effectiveness issues in the federal government.

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) coordinates federal environmental activities, and the development of environmental policy.

The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces is an appeals court with worldwide jurisdiction for anyone subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

With a national jurisdiction, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit hears appeals on patent and certain civil cases from courts such as the U.S. Court of International Trade and the Court of Federal Claims, among others. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit may also review the administrative rulings of the Patent and Trademark Office, the Secretary of Commerce and other agencies.

The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims hears appeals of decisions made by the Board of Veterans Appeals. You must have a decision from the Board of Veterans Appeals to bring a case before this court.

The U.S. Court of Federal Claims has jurisdiction over claims seeking money judgments against the United States.

The United States Court of International Trade resolves trade disputes by interpreting and applying customs and international trade laws.

The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) provides supervision of adults on parole, probation, and supervised release in the District of Columbia.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) prevents people from entering the country illegally or bringing anything harmful or illegal into the United States.

The U.S. Cyber Command coordinates cyberspace operations to defend U.S. interests.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) defends critical infrastructure against threats.

The Debt and Claims Management Center collects or settles delinquent debts for the Department of Defense by former military members and civilian employees.

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) serves as the central research and development organization of the Department of Defense.

The Defense Commissary Agency provides a worldwide network of commissaries that sell groceries and household supplies at low cost to members of the Armed Services.

The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits U.S. Department of Defense contracts.

The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCAMA) is responsible for contract management for the Department of Defense, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and several other federal, state, foreign and international governments and agencies. Its goal is to ensure contracts are fulfilled on time and at the correct cost.

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) provides industrial security engagement and counterintelligence support to secure the trustworthiness of the U.S. government's workforce, contract support, technologies, services, and supply chains.

The Department of Defense (DOD) provides the military forces needed to deter war, and to protect the security of the United States.

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) oversees payments to Department of Defense servicemembers, employees, vendors and contractors. The Defense Finance and Accounting Services also provides Department of Defense decision makers with business intelligence, finance and accounting information.

The Debt and Claims Management Center collects or settles delinquent debts for the Department of Defense by former military members and civilian employees.

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) supports uniformed services health care, including the TRICARE health plan.

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) provides a global infrastructure for information sharing and communication across the Department of Defense, from the President on down.

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) provides defense intelligence to war fighters, planners, and policy makers.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) provides logistical, acquisition, and technical support for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and other federal agencies and allies.

The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) reviews the content and implementation of health and safety standards at Department of Energy Defense Nuclear Facilities. The board also makes recommendations to the President and Secretary of Energy regarding health and safety issues at Defense Nuclear Facilities.

The Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) works to recover service members who became missing during their service.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) supports U.S. national security and foreign policy interests. They train, educate, advise, and equip foreign security forces to respond to shared challenges.

The Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) serves the Department of Defense as a repository of government funded scientific, technical, engineering and business related information.

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is a combat support agency whose goal is to reduce the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction.

In 1961, the federal government and the governments of Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, entered into an agreement that created the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC). The Commission has the independent legal authority to oversee and manage the Delaware River Basin.

The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is a partnership to improve economic and community growth in eight states. Those states are Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.

The Denali Commission provides critical utilities, infrastructure, and economic support throughout Alaska.

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues.

The Department of Commerce (DOC) works with businesses, universities, communities, and the Nation’s workers to promote job creation, economic growth, sustainable development, and improved standards of living for Americans.

The Department of Defense (DOD) provides the military forces needed to deter war, and to protect the security of the United States.

The Department of Education (ED) fosters educational excellence, and to ensures equal access to educational opportunity for all.

The Department of Energy (DOE) manages the United States' nuclear infrastructure and administers the country's energy policy. The Department of Energy also funds scientific research in the field.

The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Science supports scientific research in 10 of the Department of Energy's National Laboratories. The Science Office also operates several open-access scientific facilities that are available for projects of sufficient scientific merit.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) protects the health of all Americans and provides essential human services.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) works to improve the security of the United States. The Department's work includes customs, border, and immigration enforcement, emergency response to natural and manmade disasters, antiterrorism work, and cybersecurity.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers programs that provide housing and community development assistance. The Department also works to ensure fair and equal housing opportunity for all.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) enforces federal laws, seeks just punishment for the guilty, and ensures the fair and impartial administration of justice.

The Department of Labor (DOL) administers federal labor laws to guarantee workers' rights to fair, safe, and healthy working conditions, including minimum hourly wage and overtime pay, protection against employment discrimination, and unemployment insurance.

The Department of State (DOS) advises the President and leads the nation in foreign policy issues. The State Department negotiates treaties and agreements with foreign entities and represents the United States at the United Nations.

The Department of the Interior (DOI) manages public lands and minerals, national parks, and wildlife refuges and upholds Federal trust responsibilities to Indian tribes and Native Alaskans. Additionally, Interior is responsible for endangered species conservation and other environmental conservation efforts.

The Department of the Treasury manages federal finances by collecting taxes and paying bills and by managing currency, government accounts and public debt. The Department of the Treasury also enforces finance and tax laws.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for planning and coordinating federal transportation projects. It also sets safety regulations for all major modes of transportation.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) runs programs benefiting veterans and members of their families. It offers education opportunities and rehabilitation services and provides compensation payments for disabilities or death related to military service, home loan guaranties, pensions, burials, and health care that includes the services of nursing homes, clinics, and medical centers.

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) integrates the intelligence gathering and analysis functions performed across the intelligence community to provide intelligence to decision makers.

The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) creates policies to ensure that people with disabilities are fully integrated in the workforce.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) enforces the United States' controlled substance laws and regulations and aims to reduce the supply of and demand for such substances.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) produces economic accounts statistics that enable government and business decision makers, researchers, and the American public to follow and understand the performance of the Nation's economy.

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) provides grants to economically distressed communities to generate new employment, and stimulate industrial and commercial growth.

The Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment leads the State Department’s efforts to develop and implement international policies related to economic growth, energy, agriculture, the ocean, the environment, and science and technology.

The Economic Research Service (ERS) provides the Department of Agriculture and the public economic information and research on food, agriculture, the environment and rural development.

The Department of Education (ED) fosters educational excellence, and to ensures equal access to educational opportunity for all.

The Elder Justice Initiative (EJI) supports and coordinates the Department of Justice's efforts to combat elder abuse, neglect, and financial fraud and scams that target our nation’s seniors.

The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) supports state and local election officials in their efforts to ensure accessible, accurate. and secure elections. EAC develops guidance to meet the Help America Vote Act requirements, adopts voluntary voting system guidelines, and serves as a national clearinghouse of information on election administration. EAC also accredits testing laboratories and certifies voting systems, as well as audits the use of Help America Vote Act funds.

The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) works to improve the achievement of students in preschool through secondary school. The office also works to ensure equal education opportunities for all, and to provide assistance to state and local schools.

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) offers information and assistance on employer-sponsored retirement benefit and health benefit plans.

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) provides job training and help with finding jobs and careers.

The Department of Energy (DOE) manages the United States' nuclear infrastructure and administers the country's energy policy. The Department of Energy also funds scientific research in the field.

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) researches, collects and disseminates information on energy topics.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) produces United States currency notes, operates as the nation's central bank, and serves to ensure that adequate amounts of currency and coin are in circulation.

The Office of Environmental Management cleans up nuclear weapons test sites and government sponsored nuclear energy research sites.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protects people and the environment from significant health risks, sponsors and conducts research, and develops and enforces environmental regulations.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces laws that make discrimination illegal in the workplace. The commission oversees all types of work situations including hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages, and benefits.

The European Command (USEUCOM) works with partner nations to address regional issues, and keep the peace in Europe, parts of the Middle East, and Eurasia.

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) administers the immigration court system, which decides whether an individual charged with violating immigration law should be allowed to stay in the country or not.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) assists American businesses export their goods by providing financial assistance in the form of loans, loan guarantees and insurance. The focus of the Export-Import Bank is on assisting small businesses.

The Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) enforces federal laws and establishes policies to ensure that all Americans have equal access to the housing of their choice.

Fannie Mae purchases mortgages from lending institutions in an effort to increase affordable lending activity at those institutions. Fannie Mae is not a federal agency. It is a government-sponsored enterprise under the conservatorship of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).

The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) is an independent financial regulatory agency that oversees the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of lending institutions that serve farmers, ranchers, agricultural cooperatives, and other eligible borrowers. It also oversees the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation or Farmer Mac, which provides a secondary market for agricultural real estate mortgage loans, rural housing loans, and rural cooperative loans.

The Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation (FCSIC) ensures the payment of principal and interest on insured notes, bonds, and other obligations issued on behalf of Farm Credit System.

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) supports farms and farming communities with programs including disaster relief, conservation programs, commodity price guarantee programs, and loan programs.

The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) serves the public interest by improving federal financial reporting through issuing federal financial accounting standards and providing guidance after considering the needs of external and internal users of federal financial information.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) works to ensure that air travel is safe.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) enforces federal law, and investigates a variety of criminal activity including terrorism, cybercrime, white collar crimes, public corruption, civil rights violations, and other major crimes. In an emergency dial 911!

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) manages federal prisons, and community-based facilities that provide work and opportunities to assist offenders.

The Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology (FCSM) was founded in 1975 by the Statistical and Science Policy Branch (formerly, the Office of Statistical Policy) in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to assist in carrying out SSP/OMB's role in setting and coordinating statistical policy.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates interstate and international communications through cable, radio, television, satellite and wire. The goal of the Commission is to promote connectivity and ensure a robust and competitive market.

The Federal Consulting Group (FCG) offers consulting, executive coaching, and performance and customer satisfaction measuring services to federal agencies.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) answers questions about federal deposit insurance coverage, and handles complaints and inquiries about FDIC-insured state banks which are not members of the Federal Reserve System.

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) enforces federal campaign finance laws, including monitoring donation prohibitions, and limits and oversees public funding for presidential campaigns.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) supports citizens and emergency personnel to build, sustain, and improve the nation's capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulates interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil, and also regulates hydropower projects and natural gas terminals.

Federal Executive Boards (FEBs) operate in 28 US cities and provide a forum for collaboration and information exchange between federal field agencies. In this way, field agencies may share best practices and lessons learned, or may coordinate efforts when different agencies adopt programs with similar goals.

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) is an interagency body that seeks to standardize the oversight criteria and methods of the various financial regulatory bodies.

The Federal Financing Bank (FFB) was created to centralize, reduce the cost of, and efficiently manage federal borrowing.

The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) is an interagency group that promotes and coordinates the production, use, and publication of geospatial data.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) supports state and local government in the design, construction, and maintenance of the highway system.

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) provides mortgage insurance on single-family, multifamily, manufactured home, and hospital loans made by FHA-approved lenders throughout the United States and its territories.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) provides supervision, regulation, and housing mission oversight of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks.

The Federal Judicial Center conducts policy research and provides continuing education resources for the judicial branch.

The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) is a quasi-judicial body that manages relations between federal agencies and employees.

The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) facilitates knowledge and technology sharing across federal laboratories, and speeds the adoption of new knowledge and technologies in the wider economy by facilitating the sharing federal research with non-governmental public and private entities.

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America’s people, property, and institutions.

The Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) coordinates and shares available resources to provide continuing education and training to federal library and information center employees.

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S. consumer.

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) provides mediation and other conflict resolution services for managing and enhancing labor-management relationships.

The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is an independent agency that administers trials and hears appeals of disputes relating directly to the Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) works to prevent deaths and injuries related to commercial motor vehicles. You can file a complaint with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration if you have trouble with a mover.

The Federal Protective Service (FPS) is a federal law enforcement agency that provides security and law enforcement services to federally owned and leased buildings.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) creates and enforces rail safety regulations, administers rail funding, and researches rail improvement strategies and technologies.

The Office of the Federal Register (OFR) oversees the Federal Register publication system, making available the full text of federal laws and regulations, presidential documents, and other federal program information.

The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States. It formulates and administers credit and monetary policy.

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) administers the Thrift Savings Plan, a tax-deferred retirement account similar to a 401(k).

Federal Student Aid provides more than $125 billion in federal grants, work-study, and loans for students attending career schools, community colleges, and colleges or universities.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices. They also provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid scams and fraud.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) seeks to improve public transportation by assisting state and local governments with planning, implementation, and financing public transportation projects.

The Federal Voting Assistance Program helps uniformed services and voters outside of the U.S. exercise their right to vote.

The Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology (FCSM) was founded in 1975 by the Statistical and Science Policy Branch (formerly, the Office of Statistical Policy) in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to assist in carrying out SSP/OMB's role in setting and coordinating statistical policy.

The United States Fire Administration (USFA), part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, works to prepare for, prevent, respond to all hazards.

The Bureau of the Fiscal Service manages all federal payments and collections, and provides government-wide accounting and reporting services. You can contact them to buy bonds or to check on the maturity of bonds you own.

The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) works to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats.

U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) organizes, staffs, trains, maintains, and equips Navy forces, and develops fleet readiness.

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is a research and grant-making organization focused on agriculture.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The FDA also provides accurate, science-based health information to the public.

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) provides children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition education.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) protects the public's health by ensuring the safety of meat, poultry and egg products.

The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) helps bring U.S. agricultural products to international markets by providing resource and market intelligence assistance to exporters. The Foreign Agricultural Service also assists in the administration of foreign food aid, including helping to boost the agricultural capabilities of aid recipients.

The Foreign Claims Settlement Commission (FCSC) is a quasi-judicial body that hears claims cases brought by U.S. nationals against foreign governments. The jurisdiction of the body is specific, and its decisions are final.

The Forest Service works to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation's forests and grasslands.

The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) is responsible for research and development of programs involving coal, petroleum, and natural gas.

Freddie Mac's mission is to serve America's homebuyers, homeowners, and renters by equitably providing liquidity, stability, and affordability to the housing market. Freddie Mac is not a federal agency. It is a government-sponsored enterprise under the conservatorship of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).

The Fulbright Program offers grants to study, teach and conduct research for U.S. citizens to go abroad, and non-U.S. citizens to come to the United States.

The General Services Administration (GSA) manages federal property and provides contracting options for government agencies.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is the nation's largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency. It collects, monitors, analyzes, and provides scientific understanding of natural resource conditions, issues, and problems.

Ginnie Mae is a self-financing, wholly owned U.S. Government corporation within the Department of Housing and Urban Development. It is the primary financing mechanism for all government-insured or government-guaranteed mortgage loans.

The U.S. Agency for Global Media, formerly known as the Broadcasting Board of Governors, broadcasts news and information about the United States and the world to audiences abroad.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) gathers information to help Congress determine how effectively executive branch agencies are doing their jobs.

The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) provides oversight, policy, and guidance to the Executive Branch regarding ethics laws and policies.

The Government Publishing Office (GPO) publishes and distributes official government publications to Congress, federal agencies, federal depository libraries, and the public. Anyone may use the services of a federal depository library to access government publications.

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to college juniors who demonstrate outstanding potential, and who plan to pursue a career in public service.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) protects the health of all Americans and provides essential human services.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) improves access to health care for people who are uninsured, isolated, or medically vulnerable.

The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe monitors and encourages compliance with the Helsinki Final Act and other Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe commitments.

A living memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, the Memorial Museum was built on donated federal land and is funded through private donations.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) works to improve the security of the United States. The Department's work includes customs, border, and immigration enforcement, emergency response to natural and manmade disasters, antiterrorism work, and cybersecurity.

The Division of Hours and Wages (WHD) is responsible for enforcing the country's labor laws, including those related to the minimum wage and employment of minors.

The U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate make up the two chambers of Congress. The House has 435 members, the number representing each state is determined by population.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts audits of the financial and administrative operations of the House of Representatives.

The Office of the Clerk performs administrative functions for the U.S. House of Representatives, including creating and retaining the House Journal, calling new members to order, tracking questions of order, and managing the offices and staff of deceased or retired representatives.