A-Z index of U.S. government departments and agencies

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.

The Economic Development Administration provides grants to economically distressed communities to generate new employment, and stimulate industrial and commercial growth.

The Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment leads the State Department’s efforts to develop and implement international policies related to economic growth, energy, agriculture, the ocean, the environment, and science and technology.

The Economic Research Service provides the Department of Agriculture and the public economic information and research on food, agriculture, the environment and rural development.

The Department of Education fosters educational excellence, and to ensures equal access to educational opportunity for all.

The Elder Justice Initiative supports and coordinates the Department of Justice's efforts to combat elder abuse, neglect, and financial fraud and scams that target our nation’s seniors.

The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) supports state and local election officials in their efforts to ensure accessible, accurate. and secure elections. EAC develops guidance to meet the Help America Vote Act requirements, adopts voluntary voting system guidelines, and serves as a national clearinghouse of information on election administration. EAC also accredits testing laboratories and certifies voting systems, as well as audits the use of Help America Vote Act funds.

The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education works to improve the achievement of students in preschool through secondary school. The office also works to ensure equal education opportunities for all, and to provide assistance to state and local schools.

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) offers information and assistance on employer-sponsored retirement benefit and health benefit plans.

The Employment and Training Administration provides job training and help with finding jobs and careers.

The Endangered Species Program administers the Endangered Species Act. The program aims to enable the recovery of species on the Endangered Species List and to prevent more species from being added to the list through proactive conservation efforts.

The Department of Energy manages the United States' nuclear infrastructure and administers the country's energy policy. The Department of Energy also funds scientific research in the field.

The EERE Information Center answers questions about EEREs products, services, and technology programs, and refers callers to the most appropriate EERE resources.

The Energy Information Administration researches, collects and disseminates information on energy topics.

Part of the Department of Education, the English Language Acquisition Office supports programs for students learning English.

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.

The Office of Environmental Management cleans up nuclear weapons test sites and government sponsored nuclear energy research sites.

The Environmental Protection Agency protects people and the environment from significant health risks, sponsors and conducts research, and develops and enforces environmental regulations.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces laws that make discrimination illegal in the workplace. The commission oversees all types of work situations including hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages, and benefits.

The European Command works with partner nations to address regional issues, and keep the peace in Europe, parts of the Middle East, and Eurasia.

The Executive Office for Immigration review administers the immigration court system, which decides whether an individual charged with violating immigration law should be allowed to stay in the country or not.

The Export-Import Bank assists American businesses export their goods by providing financial assistance in the form of loans, loan guarantees and insurance. The focus of the Export-Import Bank is on assisting small businesses.