National Agencies
From this page you can access virtually every agency in the US government:
Atlantic Council of the United States
The Atlantic Council is a non-partisan network of leaders who are convinced of the pivotal importance of effective U.S. foreign policy and the cohesion of U.S. international relationships. The Council promotes constructive U.S. leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the central role of the Atlantic community in the contemporary world situation. Useful items include policy programs, publications, and information about their employment opportunities and sponsors.
CIA
The Mission of the CIA is in providing accurate, evidence-based, comprehensive, and timely foreign intelligence related to national security; and conducting counter intelligence activities, special activities, and other functions related to foreign intelligence and national security as directed by the President. The website features press releases, publications, speeches and testimonies.
Environmental Protection Agency
The mission of the EPA is to protect human health and safeguard the environment. The website features current issues, EPA topics, educational resources, environmental information by location, and business opportunities.
Immigration Naturalization Service
The Immigration and Naturalization Service is a Federal agency within the US Department of Justice (DOJ) that administers the nation’s immigration laws.
Import/Export Bank of the United States
Ex-Im Bank provides guarantees of working capital loans for U.S. exporters, guarantees the repayment of loans or makes loans to foreign purchasers of U.S. goods and services and provides credit insurance against non-payment by foreign buyers for political or commercial risk. Ex-Im Bank must also balance its mandate, that there exists a reasonable assurance of repayment. The Bank is focusing on critical areas such as emphasizing exports to developing countries, aggressively countering trade subsidies of other governments, stimulating small business transactions, promoting the export of environmentally beneficial goods and services, and expanding project finance capabilities. As of August, 2012, Ex-Im Bank opened a Regional Office in Seattle. Please see “Local Agencies” for more information.
National Atlas of the United States
The new National Atlas includes products and services designed to stimulate children and adults to visualize and understand complex relationships between environments, places, and people. It contributes to our knowledge of the environmental, resource, demographic, economic, social, political, and historical dimensions of American life.
Peace Corps
Assignments, benefits, graduate school opportunities, and missions of the Peace Corps.
Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration, established in 1953, provides financial, technical and management assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their businesses. With a portfolio of business loans, loan guarantees and disaster loans worth more than $45 billion, in addition to a venture capital portfolio of $13 billion, SBA is the nation’s largest single financial backer of small businesses. The website features congress information, budgets, plans, and reports, as well as a listing of local small business administration offices.
US Agency for International Development
USAID has been the principal U.S. agency to extend assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reforms. USAID is an independent federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. The agency works to support long-term and equitable economic growth and advancing U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting: economic growth, agricultural and trade; global health; and, democracy, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance. Website features aid news, development links, business and procurement information, and briefs concerning the countries it has assisted.
US Census Bureau Home Page
The Census homepage provides statistical and raw data by state and county regarding people, geography, and business. Information is also available on international trade, foreign economic indicators, projections, and minority information.
US Code Search
Search US code by key word, topic, title, section, division, or concept.
US Constitution
Unites States Constitution online and in full text.
US Copyright Office
The Copyright Office homepage serves the copyright community of creators and users, as well as the general public. Website includes key publications, including informational circulars; application forms for copyright registration; links to the copyright law and to the homepages of other copyright-related organizations; news of what the Office is doing, including business-process reengineering plans, Congressional testimony and press releases; our latest regulations; and a link to our online copyright records cataloged since 1978.
US Customs Service
The United States Customs Service is the primary enforcement agency protecting the Nation’s borders. It is the only border agency with an extensive air, land, and marine interdiction force and with an investigative component supported by its own intelligence branch. The website features importing and exporting rules and regulations, traveler information, contracts and procurement, and an online service for reporting smuggling and customs threats.
US Department of Agriculture
Enhance the quality of life for the American people by supporting production of agriculture: ensuring a safe, affordable, nutritious, and accessible food supply, caring for agricultural, forest, and range lands, supporting sound development of rural communities, providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents, expanding global markets for agricultural and forest products and services and working to reduce hunger in America and throughout the world. Website includes numerous programs including, but not limited to, food safety, farm and agricultural services, food, nutrition, and consumer services, marketing and regulatory programs, rural development, and many other services.
US Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce promotes job creation, economic growth, sustainable development and improved living standards for all Americans by working in partnership with business, universities, communities and workers. The website contains job opportunities, a person finder, a large search engine, bureau media contacts, and bureau history and legislative action.
US Department of Energy
The Department of Energy’s overarching mission is enhancing national security. Accomplishing this mission is shared between the four principle program lines of safety regarding nuclear weapons, domestic energy production, environmental awareness, and science and technology research and development. Website is vast resource of transportation, health, business, community, world and future energy issues.
US Department of Health and Human Services
DHHA provides support and protection to older Americans, and to the Nation’s infants and children as well as provide aid to people with disabilities, as well as assistance and new opportunity for those in need. They are responsible for public health in the United States and support the world’s largest medical research effort.
US Department of Housing and Urban Planning
The HUD website features information on buying, selling, and renting homes, as well as housing laws, homeowner and renter rights, community information, volunteerism opportunities, and grants and programs related to HUD.
US Department of the Interior
The Department of the Interior monitors natural resources and cultural heritage. Responsible for one out of every four acres of U.S. soil and one-third of the domestic energy production, the Department of the Interior is also interested in conservation, setting up memorials, and monuments, and preserving the environment. Budget information, projected plans, an organization chart, and quick facts are available on their website.
US Department of Justice
The DOJ website is an informational tool especially useful for security news, employment, grants, information on fugitives and missing persons, and has a vast archives section by DOJ position and event.
US Department of Labor
The US Department of Labor website features job statistics, research and publications, news briefs, information on wages, worker compensation, grants and contracts, guidelines, rules, and regulations, as well as annual reports.
US Department of State
Organized by country reports, press and public affairs, business information, traveling and living abroad information, and information about the Secretary of state, the State Department website is a great resource.
US Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation website highlights news, safety, dockets, jobs and education, question and answer section, and a large search engine.
US Department of Treasury
The Department of Treasury website is an informational tool detailing economic sanctions and embargoes, international markets, foreign technical assistance, trade treasury budget requests, treasury accounting, federal budget debt management, treasury securities, lending, and economic development among many topics.
US Embassies and Consulates World Wide
Links to US embassies and consulates worldwide.
US Food and Drug Administration
The FDA’s mission is to promote and protect the public health by helping safe and effective products reach the market in a timely way, and monitoring products for continued safety after they are in use. Further, their work is a blending of law and science aimed at protecting consumers.
US General Accounting Office
GAO exists to support the Congress in meeting its Constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government for the American people. GAO examines the use of public funds, evaluates federal programs and activities, and provides analyses, options, recommendations, and other assistance to help the Congress make effective oversight, policy, and funding decisions. In this context, GAO works to continuously improve the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of the federal government through financial audits, program reviews and evaluations, analyses, legal opinions, investigations, and other services. GAO’s activities are designed to ensure the executive branch’s accountability to the Congress under the Constitution and the government’s accountability to the American people. Information available on their homepage includes fraud procedure and law, GAO reports, strategic plans, legal products, and press statements.
US House of Representatives
On the US House of Representatives website the current schedule is posted as well as a list of all representatives, House floor activity, bill search capabilities, Hosue history, and information on how to contact the House of Representatives.
US Institute of Peace
The United States Institute of Peace is an independent, nonpartisan federal institution created and funded by Congress to strengthen the nation’s capacity to promote the peaceful resolution of international conflict. Research areas, grants, fellowships, publications, and highlights are available on their homepage.
US International Trade Commission
The U.S. International Trade Commission is an independent, nonpartisan, quasi-judicial federal agency that provides trade expertise to both the legislative and executive branches of government, determines the impact of imports on U.S. industries, and directs actions against certain unfair trade practices, such as patent, trademark, and copyright infringement. The website features publications, investigation reports, dockets, and an information center extremely useful for shipping, trade, and copyright information.
US Mint
The Mint website is mostly informational and for the purpose of selling product, but does include Mint news, general information, consumer awareness tips, and career information.
United States Mission the United Nations
The United States mission to the United Nations details US actions within the United Nations – including human rights, economic and social affairs, international law, UN reform, news, and current issues.
US Patent and Trademark Office
The PTO promotes industrial and technological progress in the United States and strengthens the national economy by: administering the laws relating to patents and trademarks, advising the Secretary of Commerce, the President of the United States, and the administration on patent, trademark, and copyright protection and advising the Secretary of Commerce, the President of the United States, and the Administration on the trade-related aspects of intellectual property. Website features include a patent and trademark search, news, contacts, a status check, and a large database of inventors and researchers.
US Postal Service
The US Postal Service website include online shipping options, small business tools, new and events, strategic plans, postage calculations, and a tracking system.
US Senate
On the US Senate website the current schedule is posted as well as a list of all senators, Senate floor activity, bill search capabilities, Senate history, and information on how to contact the Senate.
US Securities and Exchange Commission
The primary mission of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to protect investors and maintain the integrity of the securities markets. The website features investor information, regulatory actions, filings and forms online, and information for small business owners, accountants, funds and advisors, etc.
US Supreme Court
The Supreme Court website includes bar information, rulings, docket information, case handling guides, public information, orders and journals, and a search engine for docket files and Supreme Court cases.
US Tax Court Web Site
Congress created the Tax Court to provide a judicial forum in which affected persons could dispute tax deficiencies determined by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue prior to payment of the disputed amounts. The website features forms, dockets, opinions, phone numbers, and fees.
Office of the US Trade Representative
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy, and leading or directing negotiations with other countries on such matters. The U.S. Trade Representative is a Cabinet member who serves as the President’s principal trade advisor, negotiator, and spokesperson on trade and related investment matters.
White House
Policies in focus, news, appointments, major speeches, events and a photo gallery of the President are featured on this website.
