Federal Departments & Agencies
Explore the executive departments, independent agencies, and regulatory bodies that implement federal policy and serve the American people. Track their activities, budgets, and leadership.
Federal Government Overview
15
Cabinet Departments
438
Federal Agencies
2.2M
Federal Employees
$6.8T
Annual Budget
Cabinet-Level Departments
15 executive departments led by Cabinet secretaries
Justice
DOJ
Enforces federal law, represents the United States in legal matters, and provides legal advice to the Executive Branch.
117K
Employees
$37B
Budget
Defense
DOD
Provides military forces to deter war and protect national security, led by the Secretary of Defense.
3.2M
Personnel
$816B
Budget
Treasury
TREAS
Manages federal finances, collects taxes, prints currency, and enforces financial laws.
87K
Employees
$16B
Budget
Education
ED
Promotes educational excellence and ensures access to education for all Americans.
4.4K
Employees
$79B
Budget
Energy
DOE
Advances national, economic, and energy security through energy policies and scientific innovation.
14K
Employees
$44B
Budget
Agriculture
USDA
Develops policies on farming, agriculture, forestry, and food safety.
95K
Employees
$151B
Budget
Commerce
DOC
Promotes economic growth and technological advancement in American business and industry.
47K
Employees
$11B
Budget
Labor
DOL
Fosters and promotes the welfare of job seekers, wage earners, and retirees.
15K
Employees
$13B
Budget
Transportation
DOT
Develops and coordinates policies for transportation systems to serve American mobility needs.
55K
Employees
$87B
Budget
Interior
DOI
Manages and conserves federal land and natural resources, including national parks.
70K
Employees
$16B
Budget
Veterans Affairs
VA
Provides healthcare, benefits, and cemetery services to military veterans.
412K
Employees
$303B
Budget
Health & Science Agencies
Agencies focused on public health, medical research, and scientific advancement
Health & Human Services
HHS
Protects health and provides essential human services, especially for vulnerable populations.
83K
Employees
$1.7T
Budget
National Institutes of Health
NIH
Primary agency for conducting and supporting medical research in the United States.
18K
Employees
$47B
Budget
Centers for Disease Control
CDC
Protects public health and safety through disease control and prevention activities.
11K
Employees
$8B
Budget
NASA
NASA
Leads space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research.
17K
Employees
$25B
Budget
Security & Intelligence
Law enforcement and intelligence agencies
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Investigates federal crimes and threats to national security across the United States.
35K
Employees
$10B
Budget
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Gathers intelligence and conducts covert operations to protect national security.
21K
Employees
$15B
Budget
Independent Agencies
Independent federal agencies and regulatory bodies
Federal Reserve
FED
Central banking system that conducts monetary policy and regulates financial institutions.
23K
Employees
$6B
Budget
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Protects environmental and human health through regulations and enforcement.
14K
Employees
$9B
Budget
Postal Service
USPS
Provides postal services to bind the nation together through personal correspondence.
630K
Employees
$78B
Revenue
Social Security Administration
SSA
Administers Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor benefits programs.
60K
Employees
$1.3T
Benefits