A-Z index of U.S. government departments and agencies
Find contact information for U.S. federal government departments and agencies including websites, emails, phone numbers, addresses, and more.
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Each of the 94 federal judicial districts handles bankruptcy matters, and in almost all districts, bankruptcy cases are filed in the bankruptcy court. Bankruptcy laws help people who can no longer pay their creditors get a fresh start by liquidating their assets to pay their debts, or by creating a repayment plan.
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The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program awards scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in science, mathematics, and engineering.
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1-319-341-2333
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The Bonneville Power Administration creates and delivers a reliable power supply to the Pacific Northwest.
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1-503-230-3000
The Botanic Garden is a living plant museum that educates visitors about the importance of plants to the well-being of humans, and to Earth’s fragile ecosystems.
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1-202-225-8333
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The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) collects taxes and enforces regulations on alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and ammunition.
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives enforces federal criminal laws regulating the firearms and explosives industries.
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1-202-648-7777 (for criminal intelligence/law enforcement matters only)
The Bureau of Consular Affairs provides passport services to U.S. citizens, issues Visas to enter the U.S., manages the Diversity Visa Lottery, and provides services to U.S. citizens abroad.
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1-202-501-4444 (for emergencies abroad)
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau helps consumers by providing educational materials and accepting complaints. It supervises banks, lenders, and large non-bank entities, such as credit reporting agencies and debt collection companies. The Bureau also works to make credit card, mortgage, and other loan disclosures clearer, so consumers can understand their rights and responsibilities.
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The Bureau of Economic Analysis produces economic accounts statistics that enable government and business decision–makers, researchers, and the American public to follow and understand the performance of the Nation's economy.
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1-202-606-9900
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing produces United States currency notes, operates as the nation's central bank, and serves to ensure that adequate amounts of currency and coin are in circulation.
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1-202-874-2330 (Public Tour Information)
The mission of the Bureau of Indian Affairs is to enhance the quality of life, to promote economic opportunity, and to carry out the responsibility to protect and improve the trust assets of American Indians, Indian tribes, and Alaska Natives.
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1-202-208-5116
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The Bureau of Industry and Security promotes the nation’s economic development and technological advancement by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system.
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1-202-482-4811
The Bureau of International Labor Affairs works to improve working conditions, raise living standards, protect workers’ ability to exercise their rights, and address the workplace exploitation of children and other vulnerable populations.
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1-202-693-4770
The Bureau of Justice Statistics publishes information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems.
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1-202-307-0765
The Bureau of Labor Statistics measures labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy.
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1-202-691-5200
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The Bureau of Land Management manages outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production on public lands.
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1-202-208-3801
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management promotes energy independence, environmental protection, and economic development by managing offshore energy resources.
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1-202-208-6474
The Bureau of Prisons manages federal prisons, and community-based facilities that provide work and opportunities to assist offenders.
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1-202-307-3198
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The Bureau of Reclamation is a provider of wholesale water and hydroelectric power in the U.S.
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1-202-513-0575
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The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement provides oversight and enforcement to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve offshore resources.
The U.S. Census Bureau provides data about the nation's people and economy.
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1-301-763-4636
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The Bureau of the Fiscal Service manages all federal payments and collections, and provides government-wide accounting and reporting services. You can contact them to buy bonds or to check on the maturity of bonds you own.
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1-202-874-6950
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics collects and publishes comprehensive transportation statistics.
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1-202-366-3492
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