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

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to college juniors who demonstrate outstanding potential, and who plan to pursue a career in public service.

The Department of Health and Human Services protects the health of all Americans and provides essential human services.

The Health Resources and Services Administration improves access to health care for people who are uninsured, isolated, or medically vulnerable.

The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe monitors and encourages compliance with the Helsinki Final Act and other Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe commitments.

A living memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, the Memorial Museum was built on donated federal land and is funded through private donations.

The Department of Homeland Security works to improve the security of the United States. The Department's work includes customs, border, and immigration enforcement, emergency response to natural and manmade disasters, antiterrorism work, and cybersecurity.

The Division of Hours and Wages is responsible for enforcing the country's labor laws, including those related to the minimum wage and employment of minors.

The U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate make up the two chambers of Congress. The House has 435 members, the number representing each state is determined by population.

The Office of Inspector General conducts audits of the financial and administrative operations of the House of Representatives.

The Office of the Clerk performs administrative functions for the U.S. House of Representatives, including creating and retaining the House Journal, calling new members to order, tracking questions of order, and managing the offices and staff of deceased or retired representatives.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development administers programs that provide housing and community development assistance. The Department also works to ensure fair and equal housing opportunity for all.

The Office of Housing regulates the housing industry and administers the Federal Housing Administration. The regulatory programs administered by the Office of Housing include single family housing and multifamily housing programs.