US Government Bodies http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/Federal/All_Agencies/index.shtml Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License $Id: us1gov-bodies.n3 1352 2009-08-20 05:05:32Z RalphHodgson $ http://www.gpoaccess.gov/gmanual/ $Date: 2009-08-19 22:05:32 -0700 (Wed, 19 Aug 2009) $ $Revision: 1352 $ Ralph Hodgson A Level 1 foundation Ontology of the Organizational Structure of the US Bodies of Government http://www.oegov.org http://www.cpa-iraq.org/ cpa-iraq Coalition Provisional Authority (in Iraq) http://www.nsf.gov/ nsf National Science Foundation http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-tn.cfm Tennessee State, County and City Websites http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-la.cfm Louisiana State, County and City Websites http://www.neh.gov neh National Endowment for the Humanities http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-ak.cfm Alaska State, County, and City Websites http://data.bestplacestowork.org/bptw/allagencies Best places to work http://www.osha.gov/ osha Occupational Safety & Health Administration http://www.nlrb.gov/ nlrb National Labor Relations Board http://www.dni.gov dni Director of National Intelligence http://www.ssa.gov/ ssa Social Security Administration http://www.house.gov/house/CommitteeWWW.html horc House of Representatives Committees http://arts.endow.gov/ nea National Endowment for the Arts http://www.feb.gov/ feb Federal Executive Boards http://www.usbg.gov/ botanicgarden Botanic Garden http://www.fedstats.gov/ fedstats Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy http://www.federalreserve.gov/ fed Federal Reserve System http://www.rrb.gov/default.asp rrb Railroad Retirement Board http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/index.html?src=mr Vocational and Adult Education http://www.fjc.gov/ fjc Federal Judicial Center http://www.ssab.gov/ ssab Social Security Advisory Board http://lcweb.loc.gov/flicc/ flicc Federal Library and Information Center Committee http://www.adr.gov/index.html iaadrwg Interagency Alternative Dispute Resolution Working Group http://www.usuhs.mil/ usuhs Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences http://www.constitutioncenter.org/ constitutioncenter Constitution Center http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-ms.cfm Mississippi State, County and City Websites http://www.un.int/usa/ missiontoun U.S. Mission to the United Nations /Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtml Territories of the United States http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-vt.cfm Vermont State, County or City Websites http://www.usaid.gov/ usaid USAID is an independent federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. Our Work supports long-term and equitable economic growth and advances U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting: economic growth, agriculture and trade; global health; and, democracy, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance. AID promotes economic growth, development and humanitarian assistance around the world in support of U.S. foreign policy. In collaboration with foreign governments, businesses and non-governmental organizations, the Agency for International Development operates health, democracy, agriculture and conflict prevention programs. Agency for International Development Homeland Security leverages resources within federal, state, and local governments, coordinating the transition of multiple agencies and programs into a single, integrated agency focused on protecting the American people and their homeland. More than 87,000 different governmental jurisdictions at the federal, state, and local level have homeland security responsibilities. The comprehensive national strategy seeks to develop a complementary system connecting all levels of government without duplicating effort. Homeland Security is truly a 'national mission'. http://www.fletc.gov/ fletc The FLETC serves as an interagency law enforcement training organization for more than 80 Federal agencies. The Center also provides services to state, local, and international law enforcement agencies. The Center is headquartered at Glynco, GA, near the port city of Brunswick, halfway between Savannah, GA, and Jacksonville, FL. In addition to Glynco, the FLETC operates two other residential training sites in Artesia, NM, and Charleston, SC. The FLETC also operates a non-residential in-service re-qualification and advanced training facility in Cheltenham, MD, for use by agencies with large concentrations of personnel in the Washington, D.C., area. The FLETC has oversight and program management responsibility for the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Gaborone, Botswana; San Salvador, El Salvador; and Lima, Peru. The FLETC also supports training at other ILEAs in Hungary and Thailand. Federal Law Enforcement Training Center dhs http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ eop To provide the President with the support that he or she needs to govern effectively, the Executive Office of the President (EOP) was created in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The EOP has responsibility for tasks ranging from communicating the President’s message to the American people to promoting our trade interests abroad. Overseen by the White House Chief of Staff, the EOP has traditionally been home to many of the President’s closest advisors. Executive Office of the President Department of Homeland Security http://www.fema.gov/ fema The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for hazards, manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident, and administers the National Flood Insurance Program. On March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The primary mission of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the Nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, by leading and supporting the Nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation. Federal Emergency Management Agency The Department of Homeland Security’s overriding and urgent mission is to lead the unified national effort to secure the country and preserve our freedoms. While the Department was created to secure our country against those who seek to disrupt the American way of life, our charter also includes preparation for and response to all hazards and disasters. The citizens of the United States must have the utmost confidence that the Department can execute both of these missions. http://www.dhs.gov http://www.uscg.mil/ cg The United States Coast Guard protects the public, the environment, and U.S. economic interests—in the nation’s ports and waterways, along the coast, on international waters, or in any maritime region as required to support national security. Coast Guard http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis cis United States Citizenship and Immigration Services is responsible for the administration of immigration and naturalization adjudication functions and establishing immigration services policies and priorities. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services The mission of the United States Secret Service is to safeguard the nation's financial infrastructure and payment systems to preserve the integrity of the economy, and to protect national leaders, visiting heads of state and government, designated sites and National Special Security Events. http://www.secretservice.gov/index.shtml ss The United States Secret Service is a federal law enforcement agency with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and more than 150 offices throughout the United States and abroad. The Secret Service was established in 1865, solely to suppress the counterfeiting of U.S. currency. Today, the agency is mandated by Congress to carry out dual missions: protection of national and visiting foreign leaders, and criminal investigations. U.S. Secret Service http://www.tsa.gov tsa The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) protects the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. Transportation Security Administration http://www.dhs.gov/xprevprot/committees/editorial_0843.shtm cipac The Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council (CIPAC) was established to facilitate effective coordination between Federal infrastructure protection programs with the infrastructure protection activities of the private sector and of state, local, territorial and tribal governments. The CIPAC represents a partnership between government and critical infrastructure/key resource (CIKR) owners and operators and provides a forum in which they can engage in a broad spectrum of activities to support and coordinate critical infrastructure protection. CIPAC membership will encompass CIKR owner/operator institutions and their designated trade or equivalent organizations that are identified as members of existing Sector Coordinating Councils (SCCs). It is also includes representatives from federal, state, local and tribal governmental entities identified as members of existing Government Coordinating Councils (GCCs) for each sector. DHS Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council http://www.dhs.gov/xres/committees/gc_1163542152895.shtm hsstac The Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee. Serves as a source of independent, scientific and technical planning advice for the Under Secretary for Science and Technology. DHS Science and Technology Advisory Committee http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/editorial_0766.shtm dndo The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office works to enhance the nuclear detection efforts of federal, state, territorial, tribal, and local governments, and the private sector and to ensure a coordinated response to such threats. DHS Domestic Nuclear Detection Office http://www.osc.gov/ osc Office of Special Counsel http://www.pfpa.mil/ pfpa Pentagon Force Protection Agency http://www.usoge.gov/ oge Office of Government Ethics http://www.defenselink.mil/pubs/almanac/ Defense Field Activities http://www.fbi.gov/ fbi Federal Bureau of Investigation http://www.udall.gov/ udall Morris K. Udall Foundation: Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy http://www.firescience.gov jointfirescienceprogram Joint Fire Science Program http://www.presidio.gov presidiotrust Presidio Trust http://portal.hud.gov fha The Federal Housing Administration, generally known as "FHA", provides mortgage insurance on loans made by FHA-approved lenders throughout the United States and its territories. FHA insures mortgages on single family and multifamily homes including manufactured homes and hospitals. It is the largest insurer of mortgages in the world, insuring over 34 million properties since its inception in 1934. Federal Housing Administration http://www.gobierno.pr/ Puerto Rico Home Page http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-nh.cfm New Hampshire State, County and City Websites http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-fl.cfm Florida State, County and City Websites http://www.uscourts.gov/ federal-judiciary The federal courts often are called the guardians of the Constitution because their rulings protect rights and liberties guaranteed by it. Through fair and impartial judgments, the federal courts interpret and apply the law to resolve disputes. The courts do not make the laws. That is the responsibility of Congress. Nor do the courts have the power to enforce the laws. That is the role of the President and the many executive branch departments and agencies. Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts http://www.usembassy.gov/ Embassies and consulates http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-ny.cfm New York State, County and City Websites http://www.ntsb.gov/ ntsb National Transportation Safety Board http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-mo.cfm Missouri State, County and City Websites http://statelocalgov.net/state-hi.cfm Hawaii State, County and City Websites http://www.nga.gov/ nga National Gallery of Art http://www.msha.gov/ msha Mine Safety and Health Administration http://www.nro.gov/ nro National Reconnaissance Office http://www.opic.gov/ opic Overseas Private Investment Corporation http://www.atf.gov justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (Justice) Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau http://www.samhsa.gov/ samhsa Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-wi.cfm Wisconsin State, County and City Websites http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-ut.cfm Utah State, County and City Websites http://www.iie.org/fulbright/ iie-fsb Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board http://www.mspb.gov/ mspb Merit Systems Protection Board http://www.aoa.gov/ aoa The Administration on Aging (AoA) is the Federal agency responsible for advancing the concerns and interests of older people and their caregivers. AoA works with and through the Aging Services Network to promote the development of a comprehensive and coordinated system of home and community-based long-term care that is responsive to the needs and preferences of older people and their family caregivers. AoA is part of the Department of Health and Human Services and is headed by the Assistant Secretary for Aging, who reports directly to the Secretary. Administration on Aging http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-ia.cfm Iowa State, County and City Websites http://www.ihs.gov/ ihs Indian Health Service http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-pa.cfm Pennsylvania State, County and City Websites /http://www.firstgov.gov/Agencies/Local_Government/Cities.shtml County and City Governments http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vdnc.asp veteransdaynationalcommittee Veterans Day National Committee http://www.gov.vi/ U.S. Virgin Islands http://www.amtrak.com/ amtrak National Railroad Passenger Corporation http://www.amtrak.com/ nrpc AMTRAK (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) http://www.ustda.gov/ ustda U.S. Trade and Development Agency http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-ri.cfm Rhode Island State, County and City Websites http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-mn.cfm Minnesota State, County and City Websites http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/index.html ondcp Office of National Drug Control Policy http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-sc.cfm South Carolina State, County and City Websites http://www.dod.mil/dfas/index.html dfas Defense Finance and Accounting Service http://www.fca.gov/ fca Farm Credit Administration http://www.nwtrb.gov/ nwtrb Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board http://www.nws.noaa.gov/ nws National Weather Service http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-va.cfm Virginia State, County and City Websites http://www.ushmm.org/ hmm Holocaust Memorial Museum http://www.ffiec.gov/ ffiec Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/ cops Community Oriented Policing Services http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-co.cfm Colorado State, County and City Websites http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm Senators on the Web http://www.lsc.gov legalservicescorporation Legal Services Corporation http://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/index.html jpml Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation http://www.nmb.gov/ nmb National Mediation Board http://www.ct.gov/ Connecticut Home Page http://www.nsa.gov/ nsa National Security Agency http://www.faa.gov/ faa Federal Aviation Administration http://www.gao.gov/ gao Government Accountability Office http://www.california.gov/About/Government/Local.html California State, County and City Websites http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-me.cfm Maine State, County and City Websites http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-or.cfm Oregon State, County and City Websites http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-mi.cfm Michigan State, County and City Websites http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-ok.cfm Oklahoma State, County and City Websites http://www.fmcs.gov/ fmcs The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) advances the Nation's Welfare through Effective Settlements, Improved Labor-Management Relations and Conflict Resolution. Dispute mediation - and other conflict resolution services - are the tools and techniques used by FMCS to promote collective bargaining, strengthen labor-management relations, and enhance organizational effectiveness. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service http://www.usmint.gov mint Since Congress created the United States Mint on April 2, 1792, it has grown tremendously. The United States Mint receives more than $1 billion in annual revenues. As a self-funded agency, the United States Mint turns revenues beyond its operating expenses over to the General Fund of the Treasury. U.S Mint http://www.irs.gov/ irs Internal Revenue Service http://www.ustreas.gov/ treas Treasury Department http://www.treas.gov/offices/international-affairs/exon-florio/ cfius CFIUS is an inter-agency committee authorized to review transactions that could result in control of a U.S. business by a foreign person (“covered transactions”), in order to determine the effect of such transactions on the national security of the United States. CFIUS operates pursuant to section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended by the Foreign Investment and National Security Act of 2007 (FINSA) (section 721) and as implemented by Executive Order 11858, as amended, and regulations at 31 C.F.R. Part 800. Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States http://www.sss.gov/ sss Selective Service System http://www.cfoc.gov cfoc Chief Financial Officers Council http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-al.cfm Alabama State, County, and City Websites http://www.ginniemae.gov/ ginniemae Government National Mortgage Association /Agencies/Local_Government/Cities.shtml Cities, Counties, and Towns in the United States http://www.openworld.gov openworldleadershipcenter Open World Leadership Center http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-wa.cfm Washington State, County and City Websites http://www.cia.gov/ cia Central Intelligence Agency http://www.guam.gov/ Guam Home Page http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-ga.cfm Georgia State, County and City Websites http://www.dnfsb.gov/ dnfsb The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board is an independent federal agency established by Congress in 1988. The Board's mandate under the atomic Energy act is to provide safety oversight of the nuclear weapons complex operated by the Department of Energy (DOE). The nuclear weapons program remains a complex and hazardous operation. DOE must maintain readiness of the nuclear arsenal, dismantle surplus weapons, dispose of excess radioactive materials, clean up surplus facilities, and construct new facilities for many purposes. The constant vigilance of the Board is required to ensure that all of these activities are carried out by DOE in a manner that provides adequate protection for the public, workers, and the environment. Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board http://www.seaway.dot.gov/ saintlawrenceseawaydevelopmentcorporation Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation http://www.house.gov/house/Party_organizations.html House Organizations, Commissions, and Task Forces http://www.fcg.gov fcg Federal Consulting Group http://www.dtra.mil/ dtra Defense Threat Reduction Agency http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-ne.cfm Nebraska State, County and City Websites http://www.chcoc.gov/ chcoc Chief Human Capital Officers Council http://www.centcom.mil/ centcom Central Command http://www.ncd.gov/ ncd National Council on Disability http://www.fdic.gov/ fdic Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation http://www.usps.com/communications/organization/csac.htm csac Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee http://www.ustr.gov/ ustr The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is an agency of over 200 people, a highly committed group of professionals who have decades of specialized experience in trade issues and regions of the world. They negotiate directly with foreign governments to create trade agreements, resolve disputes and participate in global trade policy organizations. They also meet with governments, business groups, legislators and public interest groups to gather input on trade issues and explain the president’s trade policy positions. The agency was founded in 1962 and has offices in Washington, Geneva and Brussels. U.S. Trade Representative http://www.ibb.gov/ ibb International Broadcasting Bureau http://www.frtib.gov/ frtib Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board http://www.visitthecapitol.gov capitolvisitorcenter Capitol Visitor Center http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/whatscrs.html#org crs The Congressional Research Service (CRS) serves shared staff to congressional committees and Members of Congress. CRS experts assist at every stage of the legislative process — from the early considerations that precede bill drafting, through committee hearings and floor debate, to the oversight of enacted laws and various agency activities. Congressional Research Service The Library's mission is to make its resources available and useful to the Congress and the American people and to sustain and preserve a universal collection of knowledge and creativity for future generations. The Office of the Librarian is tasked to set policy and to direct and support programs and activities to accomplish the Library's mission. http://www.loc.gov/ usloc The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps and manuscripts in its collections. Library of Congress http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-ct.cfm Connecticut State, County and City Websites http://statelocalgov.net/state-nm.cfm New Mexico State, County and City Websites http://www.dia.mil dia Defense Intelligence Agency http://www.srbc.net/ srbc Susquehanna River Basin Commission http://www.sec.gov/ sec Securities and Exchange Commission http://www.arc.gov/ arc The Appalachian Regional Commission is a federal-state partnership that works for sustainable community and economic development in Appalachia Appalachian Regional Commission http://www.denali.gov/ denalicommission 1998 Introduced by Congress in 1998, the Denali Commission is an independent federal agency designed to provide critical utilities, infrastructure, and economic support throughout Alaska. With the creation of the Denali Commission, Congress acknowledged the need for increased inter-agency cooperation and focus on Alaska's remote communities. Since its first meeting in April 1999, the Commission is credited with providing numerous cost-shared infrastructure projects across the State that exemplify effective and efficient partnership between federal and state agencies, and the private sector. Denali Commission http://www.eac.gov/ eac Election Assistance Commission http://www.cpsc.gov/ cpsc Consumer Product Safety Commission http://www.usccr.gov/index.html ccr Commission on Civil Rights http://www.fec.gov/ fec Federal Election Commission http://www.nrc.gov/ nrc Nuclear Regulatory Commission http://www.fmc.gov/ fmc Federal Maritime Commission http://www.state.nj.us/drbc/drbc.htm drbc Delaware River Basin Commission http://www.nigc.gov nigc National Indian Gaming Commission http://www.cftc.gov/cftc/cftchome.htm cftc Commodity Futures Trading Commission commissions http://www.abmc.gov/ abmc 1923 The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) was established by Congress in 1923 to commemorate the service, achievements, and sacrifice of U.S. armed forces where they have served overseas since 1917, and within the U.S. when directed by public law. ABMC http://www.ncpc.gov/ ncpc National Capital Planning Commission http://govinfo.library.unt.edu/wmd/ cicuswmd Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction http://www.nps.gov/ilmi/ ilmic Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor Commission http://www.csce.gov csce Helsinki Commission (Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe) http://www.uscirf.gov/ cirf Commission on International Religious Freedom http://www.ussc.gov/ uscc U.S. Sentencing Commission http://www.msha.gov/SOLICITOR/FMSHRC/fmshrc.htm fmshrc Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission http://www.ferc.gov/ ferc Federal Energy Regulatory Commission http://realty.fws.gov/mbcc.html mbcc Migratory Bird Conservation Commission http://www.ftc.gov/ ftc Federal Trade Commission http://www.eeoc.gov/ eeoc Equal Employment Opportunity Commission http://www.usdoj.gov/fcsc/ fcsc Foreign Claims Settlement Commission http://www.jusfc.gov/index.asp jusfc Japan-United States Friendship Commission http://www.usitc.gov/ itc International Trade Commission COMMISSIONS http://www.usitc.gov/ usitc U.S. International Trade Commission http://www.mmc.gov/ mmc Marine Mammal Commission http://www.prc.gov prc Postal Regulatory Commission http://www.fcc.gov/ fcc Federal Communications Commission http://www.helpcommission.gov/ help-commission Commission on Helping to Enhance the Livelihood of People around the Globe (HELP Commission) http://www.cfa.gov/ cfa Commission of Fine Arts http://www.oshrc.gov/index.html oshrc Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission http://rs9.loc.gov/medicare/index.html nbpcfm National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare http://www.arctic.gov/ usarc Arctic Research Commission http://www.medpac.gov/ medpac Medicare Payment Advisory Commission http://www.doi.gov/ doi Department of the Interior http://www.archives.gov/index.html nara National Archives and Records Administration http://www.hhs.gov/ hhs Department of Health and Human Services US Executive branch http://www.whitehouse.gov/our_government/executive_branch/ http://www.uscourts.gov/ http://www.armfor.uscourts.gov/index.html uscaaf Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces http://www.supremecourtus.gov/ ussc The Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice of the United States and such number of Associate Justices as may be fixed by Congress. The number of Associate Justices is currently fixed at eight (28 U. S. C. §1). Power to nominate the Justices is vested in the President of the United States, and appointments are made with the advice and consent of the Senate. Article III, §1, of the Constitution further provides that “[t]he Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, andshall, at stated Times, receive for their Services, a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office. Supreme Court of the United States http://www.ustaxcourt.gov/ ustc Tax Court http://www.uscfc.uscourts.gov/ uscfc Court of Federal Claims US Judicial branch judicialbranch http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/ uscafc The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit was established under Article III of the Constitution on October 1, 1982. The court was formed by the merger of the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals and the appellate division of the United States Court of Claims. The court is located in the Howard T. Markey National Courts Building on historic Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C. The Federal Circuit is unique among the thirteen Circuit Courts of Appeals. It has nationwide jurisdiction in a variety of subject areas, including international trade, government contracts, patents, trademarks, certain money claims against the United States government, federal personnel, and veterans' benefits. Appeals to the court come from all federal district courts, the United States Court of Federal Claims, the United States Court of International Trade, and the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The court also takes appeals of certain administrative agencies' decisions, including the United States Merit Systems Protection Board, the Boards of Contract Appeals, the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences, and the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board. Decisions of the United States International Trade Commission, the Office of Compliance of the United States Congress and the Government Accountability Office Personnel Appeals Board are also reviewed by the court.The court's jurisdiction consists of administrative law cases (55%), intellectual property cases (31%), and cases involving money damages against the United States government (11%). The administrative law cases consist of personnel and veterans claims. Nearly all of the intellectual property cases involve patents. Suits for money damages against the United States government include government contract cases, tax refund appeals, unlawful takings, and civilian and military pay cases. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit http://www.csosa.gov csosa Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia The federal courts often are called the guardians of the Constitution because their rulings protect rights and liberties guaranteed by it. Through fair and impartial judgments, the federal courts interpret and apply the law to resolve disputes. The courts do not make the laws. That is the responsibility of Congress. Nor do the courts have the power to enforce the laws. That is the role of the President and the many executive branch departments and agencies. http://www.cit.uscourts.gov/ uscit Court of International Trade http://www.uscourts.gov/bankruptcycourts.html usbc Each of the 94 federal judicial districts handles bankruptcy matters, and in almost all districts, bankruptcy cases are filed in the bankruptcy court. Bankruptcy cases cannot be filed in state 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. Bankruptcy laws also protect troubled businesses and provide for orderly distributions to business creditors through reorganization or liquidation. These procedures are covered under Title 11 of the United States Code (the Bankruptcy Code). The vast majority of cases are filed under the three main chapters of the Bankruptcy Code, which are Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13. Bankruptcy Courts http://www.usdoj.gov/ doj Department of Justice http://www.ed.gov/ ed Department of Education http://www.hud.gov/ hud Department of Housing and Urban Development http://www.va.gov/ va Department of Veterans Affairs http://www.dol.gov/ dol Department of Labor http://www.dot.gov/ dot Department of Transportation http://www.state.gov/ dos Department of State http://www.afrh.gov/ afrh 1811 For more than a century and a half, veteran airmen, Marines, sailors and soldiers have enjoyed the finest lifestyles in their retirement. The tradition continues with both the Gulfport and Washington campuses of the Armed Forces Retirement Home, model retirement centers with facilities and services designed with our residents in mind. AFRH http://www.dcaa.mil/ dcaa Defense Contract Audit Agency http://www.tricare.osd.mil/ tricare TRICARE Management http://www.dla.mil dla Defense Logistics Agency http://www.disa.mil/ disa Defense Information Systems Agency http://www.navy.mil/ navy Navy http://www.jcs.mil/ jcs Joint Chiefs of Staff http://www.dcma.mil/ dcma Defense Contract Management Agency dod http://www.defenselink.mil/ http://www.af.mil/ af AF Department of Defense http://www.arng.army.mil/ arng 1916 The Army National Guard (ARNG) is one component of The Army (which consists of the Active Army, the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve.) The Army National Guard is composed primarily of traditional Guardsmen -- civilians who serve their country, state and community on a part-time basis (usually one weekend each month and two weeks during the summer.) Each state, territory and the District of Columbia has its own National Guard, as provided for by the Constitution of the United States. National Guard http://www.army.mil/ army Army http://www.dtic.mil dtic Defense Technical Information Center http://www.darpa.mil/ darpa Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency http://hqdainet.army.mil/mpsa/main.htm mpsa Military Postal Service Agency executivebranch To advance the national, economic and energy security of the United States, to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that mission and to ensure the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex. http://www.energy.gov/ doe Department of Energy To understand and predict changes in the Earth's environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our nation's economic, social and environmental needs. http://www.noaa.gov/ noaa National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration To support the Department of Commerce mission to promote the nation's economic growth by providing access to information that stimulates innovation and discovery. http://www.ntis.gov/ ntis The National Technical Information Service serves as the largest central resource for government-funded scientific, technical, engineering, and business related information available today. For more than 60 years NTIS has assured businesses, universities, and the public timely access to approximately 3 million publications covering over 350 subject areas. National Technical Information Service Department of Commerce To create prosperity by strengthening the competitiveness of U.S. industry, promoting trade and investment and ensuring fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements. http://trade.gov/index.asp ita International Trade Administration http://www.eda.gov/ eda Economic Development Administration http://www.commerce.gov/ To promote economic growth and security in the United States through the development of technology, promotion of exports and gathering of economic information and analysis. The Department of Commerce compiles economic statistics, conducts the census, regulates patents and trademarks, forecasts the weather, charts the oceans and encourages international trade. To serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy. The Census Bureau honors privacy, protects confidentiality, shares its expertise globally and conducts its work openly. http://www.census.gov/ census Bureau of the Census To promote the progress of science and the useful arts by securing for limited times to inventors the exclusive right to their respective discoveries. http://www.uspto.gov/ pto Patent and Trademark Office doc http://www.mbda.gov/ mbda Minority Business Development Agency To develop and promote measurement, standards and technology to enhance productivity, facilitate trade and improve the quality of life. http://www.nist.gov/ nist National Institute of Standards and Technology http://www.whitehouse.gov/our_government/legislative_branch/ legislativebranch Established by Article I of the Constitution, the Legislative Branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which together form the United States Congress. The Constitution grants Congress the sole authority to enact legislation and declare war, the right to confirm or reject many Presidential appointments, and substantial investigative powers. US-Legislative branch us-government US-Government http://www.usda.gov usda US Department of Agriculture http://www.sba.gov/ sba Small Business Administration BODY http://www.epa.gov/ epa EPA leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. Environmental Protection Agency http://www.bbg.gov/ http://www.martinoticias.com/ radioandtv-marti Radio and TV Marti (Espa�ol) Broadcasting Board of Governors http://www.rfa.org/ rfa Radio Free Asia http://www.voa.gov/ voa Voice of America http://www.bbg.gov/ tvmartiandmore Broadcasting Board of Governors (Voice of America, Radio|TV Marti and more) http://www.rferl.org/ rl Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) encompasses all U.S. civilian international broadcasting, including the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), Radio Free Asia (RFA), Radio and TV Martí, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN)—Radio Sawa and Alhurra bbg http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/ omb Office of Management and Budget http://www.nasa.gov/ nasa National Aeronautics and Space Administration http://www.whitehouse.gov/ wh The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States, recognized worldwide as a symbol of the prestige of the presidency. Built between 1792 and 1800, the sprawling 132-room mansion has been used as a home by every President since John Adams. White House http://www.aoc.gov/ aoc The Architect of the Capitol is responsible to the United States Congress for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, which includes the Capitol, the congressional office buildings, the Library of Congress buildings, the Supreme Court building, the U.S. Botanic Garden, the Capitol Power Plant, and other facilities. Architect of the Capitol congress CONGRESS http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-ks.cfm Kansas State, County and City Websites http://www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW.html House Representatives on the Web http://www.improveirs.org/default.shtml taxpayeradvocacypanel Taxpayer Advocacy Panel http://www.gsa.gov/ gsa General Services Administration http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-ky.cfm Kentucky State, County and City Websites http://www.ttb.gov/ ttb Bureau of Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-ar.cfm Arkansas State, County, and City Websites http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-oh.cfm Ohio State, County and City Websites http://www.cbo.gov/ cbo 12-July-1974 CBO's mandate is to provide the Congress with objective, nonpartisan, and timely analyses to aid in economic and budgetary decisions on the wide array of programs covered by the federal budget and the information and estimates required for the Congressional budget process. Congressional Budget Office http://www.cao.gov cao The Chief Acquisition Officers Council (the Council) is established pursuant to Section 16 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act, as amended, 41 USC 403, et seq. The Council consists of a diverse group of acquisition professionals in the Executive Branch established to provide a senior level forum for monitoring and improving the federal acquisition system. The Council promotes effective business practices that ensure the timely delivery of best value products and services to the agencies, achieve public policy objectives, and further integrity, fairness, competition, and openness in the federal acquisition system. The Council works closely with the Administrator, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, and the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to promote these business practices in the acquisition system. Chief Acquisition Officers Council http://www.nwppc.org/ nwppc Northwest Power Planning Council http://www.iaf.gov iaf Inter-American Foundation http://www.csb.gov csb Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board http://www.federallabs.org/ flc Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer http://www.whs.mil/ whs Washington Headquarters Services http://www.cio.gov/ cioc Chief Information Officers Council http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-nc.cfm North Carolina State, County and City Websites http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/ fcic Federal Citizen Information Center http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-tx.cfm Texas State, County and City Websites http://www.bts.gov/ dot-bts Bureau of Transportation Statistics http://www.juvenilecouncil.gov/ jjdpc The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act establishes the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Council) as an independent body within the executive branch of the federal government. The Council's primary functions are to coordinate federal juvenile delinquency prevention programs, federal programs and activities that detain or care for unaccompanied juveniles, and federal programs relating to missing and exploited children. Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention http://www.reginfo.gov/ regulatoryinformationservicecenter Regulatory Information Service Center http://www.stennis.gov/ stennis Stennis Center for Public Service http://endangered.fws.gov/ usfws The Fish and Wildlife Service in the Department of the Interior and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)-Fisheries in the Department of Commerce share responsibility for administration of the Endangered Species Act. Look below to learn more about what the Fish and Wildlife Service does to carry out this responsibility. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service http://www.access-board.gov/ atbcb The Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities. Created in 1973 to ensure access to federally funded facilities, the Board is now a leading source of information on accessible design. The Board develops and maintains design criteria for the built environment, transit vehicles, telecommunications equipment, and for electronic and information technology. It also provides technical assistance and training on these requirements and on accessible design and continues to enforce accessibility standards that cover federally funded facilities. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) http://www.ncua.gov/ ncua National Credit Union Administration http://www.tva.gov/ Tennessee Valley Authority http://www.fsmgov.org/ Federated States of Micronesia Home Page http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/senators/a_three_sections_with_teasers/leadership.htm Senate Leadership government http://www.uscourts.gov/links.html Judicial Circuit Courts of Appeal, by Geographic Location and Circuit http://www.usma.edu/ usma U.S. Military Academy, West Point http://www.peacecorps.gov/indexf.cfm peacecorps Since 1961, the Peace Corps has shared with the world America's most precious resource – its people. Peace Corps Volunteers serve in 74 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, and the Middle East. Collaborating with local community members, Volunteers work in areas like education, youth outreach and community development, the environment, and information technology. Peace Corps http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/acfr/ acfr 1935 The Administrative Committee of the Federal Register (ACFR) was established in 1935 under the Federal Register Act (FRA) (44 U.S.C. Chapter 15) as a permanent executive/legislative branch authority charged with overseeing the functions of the Federal Register publication system. Administrative Committee of the Federal Register http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-sd.cfm South Dakota State, County and City Websites http://www.fhfb.gov/ fhfb Federal Housing Finance Board http://www.usip.org/ ip Institute of Peace http://www.fasab.gov/ fasab Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board http://americansamoa.gov/ American Samoa Home Page http://www.gpo.gov/ gpo Government Printing Office http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/supported/sbrp/ superfundbasicresearchprogram Superfund Basic Research Program http://www.act.org/goldwater/ bmgseef Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation http://www.statejustice.org/ sji State Justice Institute us-houseofrepresentatives US-House of representatives http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-nj.cfm New Jersey State, County and City Websites http://inaugural.senate.gov/index.cfm jccic Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies http://www.dia.mil/college/index.htm jointmilitaryintelligencecollege Joint Military Intelligence College http://www.truman.gov/ hstsf Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation http://www.osti.gov/ osti Office of Scientific and Technical Information http://www.nifl.gov/ nifl National Institute for Literacy http://otexa.ita.doc.gov/cita.htm cita Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-md.cfm Maryland State, County and City Websites http://www.ncix.gov/ ncix National Counterintelligence Executive, Office of http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-az.cfm Arizona State, County, and City Websites doi-blm http://www.mms.gov/ mms Minerals Management Service http://www.compliance.gov/index.html ooc Office of Compliance http://www.jwod.gov/jwod/index.html jwod Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled http://www.house.gov/house/orgs_pub_hse_ldr_www.html House Leadership Offices http://www.fda.gov/ fda Food and Drug Administration As an unbiased, multi-disciplinary science organization that focuses on biology, geography, geology, geospatial information, and water, USGS is dedicated to the timely, relevant, and impartial study of the landscape, our natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten us. Learn more about our goals and priorities for the coming decade in our Science Strategy. http://www.usgs.gov/ usgs 1879 Created by an act of Congress in 1879, the USGS has evolved over the ensuing 125 years, matching its talent and knowledge to the progress of science and technology. Today, the USGS stands as the sole science agency for the Department of the Interior. It is sought out by thousands of partners and customers for its natural science expertise and its vast earth and biological data holdings. The USGS is the science provider of choice in accessing the information and understanding to help resolve complex natural resource problems across the Nation and around the world. Geological Survey http://www.si.edu/ smithsonianinstitution Smithsonian Institution http://www.vef.gov vietnameducationalfoundation Vietnam Educational Foundation http://www.ofheo.gov/ ofheo Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight http://www.constitutioncenter.org/ nationalconstitutioncenter National Constitution Center http://www.jfsc.ndu.edu/ jointforcesstaffcollege Joint Forces Staff College http://www.ostp.gov/ ostp Office of Science and Technology Policy http://www.dsca.mil/ dsca Defense Security Cooperation Agency http://www.dss.mil/ dss Defense Security Service http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-in.cfm Indiana State, County and City Websites http://www.nationalparks.org/home.asp npf National Park Foundation http://www.mcc.gov mcc Millennium Challenge Corporation http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-id.cfm Idaho State, County and City Websites http://www.senate.gov/committees/index.cfm senatecommittees Senate Committees http://www.mda.mil/mdalink/html/mdalink.html mda Missile Defense Agency http://www.bep.treas.gov/ treas-bep Bureau of Engraving and Printing http://www.kennedy-center.org/ kennedycenter John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-mt.cfm Montana State, County and City Websites http://www.jamesmadison.com/ jamesmadisonmemorialfellowshipfoundation The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 for the purpose of improving teaching about the United States Constitution in secondary schools. The Foundation is an independent agency of the Executive Branch of the federal government. Funding for the Foundation’s programs comes from Congress and generous contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations. The Foundation has a Board of Trustees and its daily operations are directed by a president and a small staff. The Foundation’s office is located in Washington, D.C. James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation http://www.fgdc.gov/ fgdc Federal Geographic Data Committee http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-wy.cfm Wyoming State, County and City Websites http://www.opm.gov/ opm Office of Personnel Management http://www.cns.gov/ cns In 1993, the Corporation for National and Community Service was established. The Corporation was created to connect Americans of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities to give back to their communities and their nation. It merged the work and staffs of two predecessor agencies, ACTION and the Commission on National and Community Service. Corporation for National and Community Service http://www.flra.gov/index.html flra Federal Labor Relations Authority http://www.fws.gov/ fws Fish and Wildlife Service http://www.usbr.gov/ usbr Reclamation, Bureau of http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-de.cfm Delaware State, County and City Websites http://www.ich.gov ich Interagency Council on Homelessness http://www.fhfa.gov/ fhfa The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) was formed by a legislative merger of the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO), the Federal Housing Finance Board (FHFB) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) mission team. FHFA regulates Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks. Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight http://www.exim.gov/ eximb Export-Import Bank of the United States http://www.mvd.usace.army.mil/ Mississippi River Commission http://www.oea.gov oea Economic Adjustment Office http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-ma.cfm Massachusetts State, County and City Websites http://www.usmc.mil/ usmc Marine Corps http://www.house.gov/IG/ house-oig House Office of Inspector General http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis uscis Immigration and Naturalization Service (Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services) http://www.nifc.gov/ nifc National Interagency Fire Center http://www.adf.gov adf African Development Foundation /http://www.firstgov.gov/Agencies/Local_Government/Cities.shtml Local Governments http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-il.cfm Illinois State, County and City Websites http://ficmnew.fws.gov/ ficmnew The Federal Interagency Committee for the Management of Noxious and Exotic weeds (FICMNEW) was established through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by agency leadership in August 1994. FICMNEW represents an unprecedented formal partnership between 16 federal agencies with direct invasive plant management and regulatory responsibilities spanning across the United States and territories. Federal Interagency Committee for the Management of Noxious and Exotic Weeds http://www.hrsa.gov/ hsra Health Resources and Services Administration http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/orr/ dhhs-rr Refugee Resettlement http://www.us-cert.gov/ uscert Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US CERT) http://www.imls.gov/ imis Institute of Museum and Library Services http://clerk.house.gov/ house-oc House Office of the Clerk http://www.nps.gov/ nps National Park Service http://www.commissaries.com/ deca Defense Commissary Agency http://www.socom.mil/ specialforcesoperationscommand Special Forces Operations Command http://www.copyright.gov/ usco US Copyright Office http://www.wilsoncenter.org wilsoncenter Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-wv.cfm West Virginia State, County and City Websites The mission of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is to promote the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of our nation's historic resources, and advise the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy. http://www.achp.gov/ achp The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is an independent federal agency that promotes the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of our nation's historic resources, and advises the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation http://www.pbgc.gov/ pbgc Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-nd.cfm North Dakota State, County and City Websites http://www.usps.com/ http://www.usps.gov/ usps U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Postal Service http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/orr/ orr Office of Refugee Resettlement http://www.whitehouse.gov/nsc/index.html eop-nsc 1947 The National Security Council (NSC) is the President's principal forum for considering national security and foreign policy matters with his senior national security advisors and cabinet officials. Since its inception under President Truman, the Council's function has been to advise and assist the President on national security and foreign policies. The Council also serves as the President's principal arm for coordinating these policies among various government agencies. The NSC is chaired by the President. Its regular attendees (both statutory and non-statutory) are the Vice President, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Defense, and the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is the statutory military advisor to the Council, and the Director of National Intelligence is the intelligence advisor. The Chief of Staff to the President, Counsel to the President, and the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy are invited to attend any NSC meeting. The Attorney General and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget are invited to attend meetings pertaining to their responsibilities. The heads of other executive departments and agencies, as well as other senior officials, are invited to attend meetings of the NSC when appropriate. The National Security Council was established by the National Security Act of 1947 (PL 235 - 61 Stat. 496; U.S.C. 402), amended by the National Security Act Amendments of 1949 (63 Stat. 579; 50 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). Later in 1949, as part of the Reorganization Plan, the Council was placed in the Executive Office of the President. National Security Council http://www.nih.gov/ nih National Institutes of Health http://www.niams.nih.gov/ nih-niams Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Interagency Coordinating Committee