Departments and Agencies
Find the federal department, independent agency, bureau, or office connected to the service, record, rule, benefit, or public information you need.
Federal departments and agencies carry out laws, deliver services, write rules, publish data, manage grants and benefits, and provide official forms, records, and help portals.
Government works best when people can see how power is used and where decisions are made.
What Departments and Agencies Are
Federal departments and agencies are the administrative organizations that turn federal law into daily public work. They run benefit programs, inspect workplaces, issue grants, process applications, maintain records, enforce rules, publish data, operate public websites, and answer service requests. Some are Cabinet departments led by secretaries. Some are independent agencies or commissions created by statute. Some are bureaus inside a larger department.
Cabinet Departments
The 15 Cabinet departments are the largest executive departments. Each is led by a Secretary or, for the Department of Justice, the Attorney General. Those officials are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Cabinet departments often contain many bureaus and offices, so a visitor looking for a public service may need the department first and the specific bureau second.
State Diplomacy, foreign policy, passports, visas, and consular services.
Treasury Federal finance, IRS, tax administration, sanctions, and fiscal policy.
Defense Military departments, defense policy, combatant commands, and national defense administration.
Justice Federal law enforcement, litigation, prisons, civil rights enforcement, and legal representation.
Interior Public lands, natural resources, national parks, tribal affairs, and conservation.
Agriculture Food, farms, nutrition programs, rural development, forests, and agricultural markets.
Commerce Business, census, weather, patents, trade promotion, and economic data.
Labor Workplace standards, wages, job data, worker safety, and employment programs.
Health And Human Services Public health, Medicare, Medicaid, FDA, CDC, NIH, and human-services programs.
Housing And Urban Development Housing assistance, community development, fair housing, and urban policy.
Transportation Aviation, highways, rail, transit, pipelines, and transportation safety programs.
Energy Energy policy, national laboratories, nuclear security, electricity, and energy data.
Education Student aid, education data, civil rights in education, and federal education programs.
Veterans Affairs Veterans health care, benefits, cemeteries, claims, and veteran services.
Homeland Security Border, immigration, cybersecurity, emergency management, transportation security, and homeland protection.
Independent Agencies And Commissions
Independent agencies and commissions are created by Congress to carry out specialized duties. Some operate public services, like the Postal Service. Others regulate markets, enforce civil-rights or workplace laws, insure deposits, run archives, or publish data. Their independence varies. Some leaders serve fixed terms. Some boards are bipartisan by statute. Some still answer closely to presidential direction.
Postal Service Mail and package delivery, postal tools, post offices, and address services.
Federal Reserve Central banking, monetary policy, supervision, and financial-system stability.
EPA Environmental regulation, enforcement, data, permits, and public health protections.
SEC Securities markets, public-company disclosures, investor protection, and enforcement.
NLRB Union elections, unfair labor practice cases, and federal labor relations.
FTC Consumer protection, competition policy, privacy enforcement, and market fairness.
Bureaus And Operating Components
Many familiar federal offices are not standalone departments. They are bureaus, administrations, services, or operating components inside a parent department. The FBI sits inside the Department of Justice. The IRS sits inside Treasury. TSA and FEMA sit inside Homeland Security. CDC, FDA, NIH, and CMS sit inside Health and Human Services. The parent department matters because it affects budgets, leadership, oversight, and official source trails.
FBI Federal investigations, public tips, field offices, civil-rights enforcement, and national-security investigations.
IRS Taxes, refunds, credits, filing tools, taxpayer accounts, and federal tax administration.
FEMA Disaster aid, emergency management, preparedness, grants, and disaster declarations.
TSA Transportation security, checkpoints, travel rules, and passenger screening.
CDC Disease data, public-health guidance, outbreak monitoring, and health protection.
FDA Food, drugs, medical devices, safety alerts, approvals, and enforcement.
NOAA Weather, oceans, climate data, fisheries, satellites, and public forecasts.
Census Bureau Population counts, economic statistics, surveys, and data tools.
Agency Profile Directory
Use the searchable agency directory below to find the federal department, independent agency, bureau, or operating component connected to the service or record you need. Start with the public task: benefits, forms, licenses, records, complaints, datasets, grants, Act, the federal law that lets the public request many agency records.">FOIA offices, local offices, or official contact information. Open the agency profile for plain-English context and direct links to official sources.
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AmeriCorpsAmeriCorps supports national service through AmeriCorps programs, volunteer service opportunities, service grants, disaster service, education awards, and partnerships with community organizations. Visitors may use AmeriCorps sources to find service opportunities, learn about education awards, explore grants, manage member resources, or understand how…Bureau of Labor StatisticsBureau of Labor Statistics produces official labor-market, price, wage, productivity, occupational, workplace injury, and economic statistics for the public, policymakers, researchers, businesses, and workers. Visitors may use BLS sources to follow jobs reports, inflation measures, wages, employment by occupation, productivity, local labor-market data,…Bureau of Land ManagementBureau of Land Management manages many federal public lands for recreation, grazing, energy and mineral development, conservation, cultural resources, wild horses and burros, land-use planning, and permits. Visitors may use BLM sources for recreation areas, land-use plans, grazing permits, mining and energy information, maps, public meetings,…Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCenters for Disease Control and Prevention provides public-health guidance, disease surveillance, outbreak information, health data, vaccination recommendations, travel health resources, laboratory support, and emergency health information. Visitors may use CDC sources for health alerts, disease information, vaccination guidance, travel health notices,…Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services administers Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, Marketplace standards, health-care payment systems, quality reporting, provider data, coverage guidance, and program oversight with states and health-care partners. Visitors may use CMS sources to compare Medicare options, understand Medicaid or CHIP policy, find provider…Central Intelligence AgencyCentral Intelligence Agency collects, analyzes, and shares foreign intelligence to support national security decisions, while publishing selected public information such as the World Factbook, historical records, and career resources. Visitors may use CIA public sources for the World Factbook, declassified materials, records requests, museum and history…Commodity Futures Trading CommissionCommodity Futures Trading Commission regulates U.S. derivatives markets, including futures, options, and swaps, to promote market integrity, protect customers, police fraud and manipulation, and oversee registered market participants. Visitors may use CFTC sources for market data, customer protection information, enforcement actions, fraud alerts,…Consumer Financial Protection BureauConsumer Financial Protection Bureau works on consumer financial protection in areas such as mortgages, credit cards, bank accounts, loans, debt collection, credit reporting, money transfers, consumer complaints, supervision, and enforcement. Visitors may use CFPB sources to submit complaints, compare consumer-finance information, find plain-language…Consumer Product Safety CommissionConsumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death linked to consumer products by issuing safety standards, recalls, product bans, injury data, and public safety information. Visitors may use CPSC sources to check recalls, report unsafe products, review safety alerts, search incident data, and understand…Council of Economic AdvisersCouncil of Economic Advisers provides the President with economic analysis and advice, contributes to policy development, prepares public economic reports, and explains economic conditions using research and data. Visitors may use CEA sources to read economic reports, policy analysis, data-driven blog posts, and explanations of how the administration…Department of AgricultureDepartment of Agriculture works on food, agriculture, rural development, nutrition assistance, conservation, food safety, agricultural research, farm programs, and national forests through USDA offices and agencies. Visitors may encounter USDA through SNAP and school meals, farm service centers, rural housing and utilities, food-safety information,…Department of CommerceDepartment of Commerce supports economic growth, business data, trade, weather and ocean science, patents and trademarks, telecommunications policy, export controls, standards, and the Census Bureau. Visitors may use Commerce sources for Census data, weather information, patents and trademarks, business and trade resources, NOAA forecasts, economic…Department of DefenseDepartment of Defense provides for national defense through the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, combatant commands, defense agencies, civilian leadership, procurement systems, and support for service members and families. Visitors often use Defense-related sources for military family support, TRICARE, installation information, defense…Department of EducationDepartment of Education administers federal education programs, student aid policy, civil-rights enforcement in education, education research, data collection, grants, and support for schools, students, families, and borrowers. Visitors may use Education sources for FAFSA and student-aid guidance, loan information, school data, civil-rights complaints,…Department of EnergyDepartment of Energy works on energy policy, national laboratories, nuclear security, electricity reliability, energy research, efficiency, environmental cleanup, scientific computing, and energy data through EIA. Visitors may use Energy sources for efficiency programs, energy data, research grants, national laboratory information, grid and emergency…Department of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Health and Human Services oversees major federal health and human-services programs, including public health, Medicare and Medicaid policy, biomedical research, food and drug safety, family and child services, and behavioral health programs. Visitors may use HHS sources for public-health guidance, Medicare or Medicaid program information,…Department of Homeland SecurityDepartment of Homeland Security coordinates border security, immigration services, emergency management, cybersecurity, transportation security, disaster response, infrastructure protection, and homeland-security operations through multiple components. Visitors may use DHS sources for immigration case tools, TSA travel information, FEMA disaster…Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentDepartment of Housing and Urban Development works on housing assistance, fair housing enforcement, community development, homelessness programs, FHA housing policy, disaster recovery grants, and public or assisted housing oversight. Visitors may use HUD sources to find housing counseling, fair housing complaints, rental assistance information,…Department of JusticeDepartment of Justice serves as the federal government’s chief law-enforcement and legal department, prosecuting federal crimes, representing the United States in court, enforcing civil-rights and antitrust laws, and overseeing major law-enforcement components. Visitors may use DOJ sources to report federal crimes, find civil-rights information, review…Department of LaborDepartment of Labor administers federal labor standards, workplace safety, wages and hours, employment and training programs, labor statistics, unemployment insurance support, worker benefits protections, and apprenticeship resources. Visitors may use Labor sources to understand minimum wage, overtime, family and medical leave, workplace safety,…Department of StateDepartment of State leads U.S. diplomacy, advises the President on foreign policy, maintains embassies and consulates, negotiates international agreements, issues passports, manages visa policy, and assists U.S. citizens overseas. Visitors often reach State when they need a passport, a travel advisory, an embassy or consulate, help during an overseas…Department of the InteriorDepartment of the Interior manages many public lands, national parks, wildlife refuges, water and mineral resources, offshore energy responsibilities, mapping and science programs, and federal responsibilities involving Tribal nations. Visitors may use Interior sources for park information, land and mineral records, recreation permits, endangered species…Department of the TreasuryDepartment of the Treasury manages federal finance, public debt, economic policy, tax administration through the IRS, financial sanctions through OFAC, currency and government payments, and many financial-stability responsibilities. Visitors may encounter Treasury through taxes, savings bonds, sanctions lists, government payment systems, financial-market…Department of TransportationDepartment of Transportation works on transportation safety, aviation, highways, transit, rail, pipelines, maritime programs, infrastructure grants, transportation data, and national transportation policy. Visitors may use DOT sources for travel-safety rules, air travel information, highway and transit grants, vehicle and pipeline safety records,…Department of Veterans AffairsDepartment of Veterans Affairs administers health care, disability compensation, education benefits, pensions, home loan guarantees, life insurance, burial and memorial benefits, caregiver support, records access, and appeals for veterans and eligible family members. Visitors may use VA sources to apply for benefits, manage health care, find facilities,…Environmental Protection AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency protects human health and the environment through air, water, waste, chemical, pesticide, climate, enforcement, cleanup, research, permitting, grants, and environmental data programs. Visitors may use EPA sources to check air and water quality, research Superfund sites, review enforcement actions, report environmental…Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionEqual Employment Opportunity Commission enforces federal laws against workplace discrimination based on protected characteristics, investigates charges, supports mediation, issues guidance, litigates selected cases, and provides employer and worker education. Visitors may use EEOC sources to understand employment discrimination, file a charge, learn…Export-Import Bank of the United StatesExport-Import Bank of the United States supports U.S. exports through financing tools such as loan guarantees, export credit insurance, and direct loans when private financing is unavailable or limited. Visitors may use EXIM sources to explore export financing, small-business programs, buyer credit tools, application steps, country limitations, reports,…Federal Aviation AdministrationFederal Aviation Administration regulates civil aviation safety, air traffic operations, aircraft certification, pilots, drones, airports, commercial space transportation, aviation data, and safety oversight. Visitors may use FAA sources for flight safety rules, pilot or aircraft certification, drone registration, airport grants, airspace information,…Federal Bureau of InvestigationFederal Bureau of Investigation investigates federal crimes and national-security threats, supports law-enforcement partners, collects crime data, manages tips, publishes wanted information, and provides public safety resources. Visitors may use FBI sources to submit tips, find field offices, search wanted notices, review crime data, learn about scams or…Federal Communications CommissionFederal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, cable, and related broadband and spectrum services. Visitors may use FCC sources to file consumer complaints, check broadband maps, understand robocall rules, follow media and spectrum proceedings, and review communications…Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation insures deposits at member banks, supervises certain financial institutions, handles failed-bank receiverships, supports consumer protection, and publishes banking data and guidance. Visitors may use FDIC sources to check whether accounts are insured, learn deposit insurance limits, research banks, follow failed-bank…Federal Election CommissionFederal Election Commission administers and enforces federal campaign finance law, publishes campaign finance data, provides guidance, handles filings, and oversees disclosure for federal candidates, parties, and committees. Visitors may use FEC sources to search campaign contributions and spending, review committee filings, understand contribution…Federal Emergency Management AgencyFederal Emergency Management Agency helps people and communities prepare for, respond to, recover from, and reduce the risk of disasters through assistance programs, emergency coordination, mitigation grants, flood insurance, and preparedness resources. Visitors may use FEMA sources to apply for disaster assistance, find recovery centers, check declared…Federal Highway AdministrationFederal Highway Administration supports highway safety, infrastructure, bridge programs, federal-aid highways, transportation innovation, grants, technical assistance, data, and stewardship of highway funds. Visitors may use FHWA sources to understand highway grants, bridge programs, traffic and roadway data, infrastructure funding, safety initiatives,…Federal Reserve SystemFederal Reserve System serves as the U.S. central banking system, conducting monetary policy, supervising certain banks, supporting financial stability, operating payment systems, and publishing economic research and data. Visitors may use Federal Reserve sources for interest-rate decisions, economic projections, banking supervision information,…Federal Trade CommissionFederal Trade Commission protects consumers and competition by enforcing antitrust and consumer-protection laws, fighting scams and deceptive practices, reviewing mergers, issuing rules, and publishing consumer guidance. Visitors may use FTC sources to report fraud, find scam warnings, read consumer advice, review enforcement cases, understand…Food and Drug AdministrationFood and Drug Administration protects public health by regulating drugs, biologics, medical devices, food safety, cosmetics, tobacco products, veterinary products, recalls, approvals, labeling, inspections, and safety alerts. Visitors may use FDA sources to check recalls, report product problems, review drug or device approvals, understand food safety,…Food and Nutrition ServiceFood and Nutrition Service administers federal nutrition assistance programs such as SNAP, WIC, school meals, summer nutrition, child nutrition programs, food distribution, and nutrition education in partnership with states and local providers. Visitors may use FNS sources to find nutrition program rules, state contacts, eligibility basics, school meal…General Services AdministrationGeneral Services Administration supports federal operations through real estate, procurement, shared services, technology programs, surplus property, travel and fleet management, schedules, auctions, and governmentwide acquisition tools. Visitors may use GSA sources to search federal purchasing schedules, find government auctions, use building or…Health Resources and Services AdministrationHealth Resources and Services Administration supports access to health care through community health centers, health workforce programs, maternal and child health efforts, rural health programs, HIV/AIDS programs, organ donation systems, and grants. Visitors may use HRSA sources to find health centers, review grant programs, locate workforce scholarship…Institute of Museum and Library ServicesInstitute of Museum and Library Services supports museums and libraries through grants, research, data, capacity building, national initiatives, and public access to cultural, educational, and community learning resources. Visitors may use IMLS sources to find grants, research reports, library and museum data, award information, and national initiatives…Internal Revenue ServiceInternal Revenue Service administers federal tax law, processes returns, collects taxes, issues refunds, provides taxpayer assistance, publishes forms and guidance, enforces compliance, and manages tax records. Visitors may use IRS sources to file taxes, check refunds, make payments, get transcripts, replace forms, understand credits, respond to notices,…National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNational Aeronautics and Space Administration conducts civilian space exploration, aeronautics research, Earth science, planetary science, technology development, space operations, missions, education resources, and public scientific data programs. Visitors may use NASA sources to follow missions, view images and datasets, learn about Earth and space…National Archives and Records AdministrationNational Archives and Records Administration preserves and provides access to federal records, founding documents, presidential libraries, declassified materials, records schedules, Federal Register publications, and government records-management guidance. Visitors may use Archives sources to research historical records, request military or immigration…National Endowment for the ArtsNational Endowment for the Arts supports arts participation, creative practice, arts organizations, grants, research, partnerships, and public access to cultural programs across communities. Visitors may use NEA sources to find grants, read arts research, review awarded projects, learn application rules, and follow national arts initiatives Use official…National Endowment for the HumanitiesNational Endowment for the Humanities supports humanities research, preservation, education, public programs, digital humanities, cultural institutions, grants, and projects that help people study history, language, philosophy, literature, and culture. Visitors may use NEH sources to find grants, review funded projects, read humanities research and…National Institutes of HealthNational Institutes of Health supports and conducts biomedical and public-health research through institutes and centers, clinical studies, grants, health information, research training, and public scientific data resources. Visitors may use NIH sources to find health information, clinical trials, research grants, scientific publications, institute…National Labor Relations BoardNational Labor Relations Board enforces federal labor law involving private-sector union organizing, collective bargaining, unfair labor practices, representation elections, case decisions, and workplace rights under the National Labor Relations Act. Visitors may use NLRB sources to file charges or petitions, find regional offices, search cases and…National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides weather forecasts and warnings, climate and ocean science, fisheries management, satellites, coastal services, nautical charts, marine sanctuaries, research, and environmental data. Visitors may use NOAA sources for forecasts, severe weather warnings, hurricane tracking, climate data, fisheries…National Park ServiceNational Park Service preserves national parks, monuments, historic sites, cultural resources, natural resources, visitor services, interpretive programs, permits, planning records, and park operations. Visitors may use NPS sources to plan visits, check closures, buy or learn about passes, find permits, research park history, review planning documents,…National Science FoundationNational Science Foundation supports basic research and education in science, engineering, technology, mathematics, social sciences, and related fields through grants, facilities, data, and merit-review processes. Visitors may use NSF sources to find funding opportunities, search awards, read research highlights, review merit-review rules, and understand…National Security AgencyNational Security Agency provides foreign signals intelligence and cybersecurity support for national security, while publishing selected cybersecurity guidance, historical information, declassified records, and career resources. Visitors may use NSA public sources for cybersecurity advisories, cryptologic history, declassified documents, public…National Transportation Safety BoardNational Transportation Safety Board investigates significant transportation accidents, determines probable cause, issues safety recommendations, maintains accident reports, and supports improvements across aviation, highway, rail, marine, and pipeline transportation. Visitors may use NTSB sources to find accident reports, safety recommendations,…Nuclear Regulatory CommissionNuclear Regulatory Commission regulates civilian nuclear reactors, nuclear materials, radioactive waste, licensing, inspections, emergency preparedness, enforcement, and public information about nuclear safety. Visitors may use NRC sources to review reactor status, inspection reports, licensing actions, public meetings, enforcement records, and radiation…Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationOccupational Safety and Health Administration sets and enforces workplace safety and health standards, inspects workplaces, handles complaints, provides training and compliance assistance, and publishes injury, illness, and enforcement information. Visitors may use OSHA sources to file safety complaints, report severe injuries, understand employer…Office of Management and BudgetOffice of Management and Budget supports the President through budget development, management policy, regulatory review, information policy, federal performance, grants management, and coordination of agency plans and spending proposals. Visitors may use OMB sources to review budget materials, management memos, regulatory review information, federal…Office of Personnel ManagementOffice of Personnel Management manages many federal workforce policies, federal hiring systems, pay and leave guidance, retirement services, health and insurance benefits, workforce data, and human-resources support for federal agencies. Visitors may use OPM sources to search federal jobs, understand federal benefits, manage retirement services, review…Office of the U.S. Trade RepresentativeOffice of the U.S. Trade Representative develops and coordinates U.S. trade policy, leads trade negotiations, represents the United States in trade forums, administers trade agreements, and publishes trade notices and reports. Visitors may use USTR sources to review trade agreements, public comment opportunities, tariffs and trade actions, country or…Peace CorpsPeace Corps sends U.S. volunteers to serve alongside communities abroad in education, health, agriculture, environment, youth development, community economic development, and cross-cultural exchange programs. Visitors may use Peace Corps sources to explore volunteer opportunities, country programs, eligibility, application steps, safety information,…Securities and Exchange CommissionSecurities and Exchange Commission regulates securities markets, protects investors, oversees public-company disclosures, supervises securities exchanges and market participants, enforces securities laws, and maintains EDGAR filings. Visitors may use SEC sources to search company filings, understand investor warnings, review enforcement actions, follow…Small Business AdministrationSmall Business Administration supports small businesses through lending programs, disaster loans, counseling, contracting assistance, entrepreneurial development, grants to partners, and guidance for starting and growing businesses. Visitors may use SBA sources to find loan programs, disaster assistance, local counseling, business planning resources,…Social Security AdministrationSocial Security Administration administers Social Security retirement, disability, survivors, and Supplemental Security Income programs, issues Social Security cards, maintains earnings records, manages benefit payments, and provides appeals routes. Visitors may use SSA sources to apply for benefits, manage a my Social Security account, replace a card,…Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services AdministrationSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration supports behavioral health through substance use and mental health grants, treatment and crisis resources, data, prevention programs, recovery support, technical assistance, and national helplines. Visitors may use SAMHSA sources to find treatment locators, crisis and helpline resources, grant…Transportation Security AdministrationTransportation Security Administration protects transportation systems through passenger and baggage screening, aviation security rules, TSA PreCheck, transportation worker vetting, surface transportation security, and public travel guidance. Visitors may use TSA sources to check airport screening rules, apply for TSA PreCheck, understand permitted…U.S. Census BureauU.S. Census Bureau collects and publishes population, housing, demographic, economic, and geographic data through the decennial census, American Community Survey, economic surveys, and official data tools. Visitors may use Census sources to find population counts, community profiles, business data, maps, survey information, and data that affects…U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services administers many immigration benefit requests, including citizenship, green cards, work authorization, immigration forms, case status tools, appointments, humanitarian programs, and naturalization resources. Visitors may use USCIS sources to file forms, check case status, find fees, prepare for citizenship,…U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionU.S. Customs and Border Protection handles border inspections, customs enforcement, trade facilitation, travel entry rules, trusted traveler programs, import requirements, agriculture inspections, and border-security operations. Visitors may use CBP sources to understand entry requirements, check wait times, use Global Entry or other trusted traveler…U.S. Energy Information AdministrationU.S. Energy Information Administration collects, analyzes, and publishes independent energy statistics, forecasts, prices, maps, electricity data, petroleum and natural gas data, consumption data, and energy outlooks. Visitors may use EIA sources to follow gasoline and electricity prices, energy production, consumption, imports, forecasts, maps, and…U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conserves fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats through refuges, endangered species programs, migratory bird protections, permits, habitat conservation, fisheries, grants, and law enforcement. Visitors may use FWS sources to find wildlife refuges, check endangered species information, apply for permits, review migratory bird…U.S. Forest ServiceU.S. Forest Service manages national forests and grasslands, supports recreation, wildfire management, forest health, conservation, permits, maps, research, and partnerships on forested lands. Visitors may use Forest Service sources to plan recreation, check fire restrictions, get maps or permits, learn about national forests, review land-management…U.S. Geological SurveyU.S. Geological Survey provides science about natural hazards, water, ecosystems, energy and minerals, maps, land change, earthquakes, volcanoes, stream gauges, remote sensing, and public datasets. Visitors may use USGS sources to check earthquake maps, water data, hazards alerts, mineral and energy information, topographic maps, satellite imagery, and…U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducts homeland security investigations, immigration enforcement, detention management, removal operations, customs-related investigations, victim assistance, and selected public reporting and locator tools. Visitors may use ICE sources to find detention and detainee locator information, report tips, review…U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeU.S. Patent and Trademark Office examines patent and trademark applications, registers trademarks, grants patents, publishes intellectual property records, maintains search systems, collects fees, and provides inventor and business guidance. Visitors may use USPTO sources to search patents and trademarks, file applications, check fees, track status,…United States Postal ServiceUnited States Postal Service provides mail delivery, post office services, package shipping and tracking, stamps, address changes, postal money orders, mail holds, business mailing tools, and consumer mail services. Visitors may use USPS sources to track packages, change an address, find post offices, buy stamps, schedule pickups, hold mail, file missing…Wage and Hour DivisionWage and Hour Division enforces federal labor standards involving minimum wage, overtime, child labor, family and medical leave, prevailing wages, worker protections, employer guidance, and wage-law investigations. Visitors may use Wage and Hour sources to understand pay rules, overtime, FMLA, child labor, worker complaints, employer responsibilities,…
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