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

The Department of Labor administers federal labor laws to guarantee workers' rights to fair, safe, and healthy working conditions, including minimum hourly wage and overtime pay, protection against employment discrimination, and unemployment insurance.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics measures labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy.

The Bureau of Land Management manages outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production on public lands.

The Legal Services Corporation is an independent corporation founded by Congress that provides grant funds, training, and technical assistance to civil legal aid programs. The Corporation ensures low income individuals and families have access to quality legal aid.

The Library of Congress provides Congress with objective research to inform the legislative process, administers the national copyright system, and manages the largest collection of books, recordings, photographs, maps and manuscripts in the world.