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Government Documents

Federal Government

Supreme Court of the United States
The Supreme Court is the highest tribunal in the nation for all cases and controversies arising under the Constitution or the laws of the United States.
U.S. House of Representatives
The U.S. House of Representatives makes and passes federal laws.
U.S. Senate
The Senate has the sole power to confirm those of the President's appointments that require consent, and to ratify treaties.
USAGov
As the U.S. government's official web portal, USA.gov makes it easy for the public to get U.S. government information and services on the web.
The White House
Provides information on the current administration, general government and the Whitehouse building.

Business (Federal Government)

Consumer Product Safety Commission
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
Department of Commerce
The U.S. Department of Commerce promotes job creation, economic growth, sustainable development and improved standards of living for all Americans by working in partnership with businesses, universities, communities and our nation’s workers.
Department of Labor
The department's mission is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Federal Trade Commission
The FTC prevents business practices that are anticompetitive or deceptive or unfair to consumers and enhances informed consumer choice and public understanding of the competitive process.
U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA offers a variety of programs and support services to help you navigate the issues you face with your initial applications, and resources to help after you open for business.

Documents (Federal Government)

Govinfo
The U.S Government Printing Office (GPO) provides publishing and dissemination services for the official and authentic government publications to Congress, Federal agencies, Federal depository libraries, and the American public.
National Archives
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation's record keeper.
Regulations.gov
Use this site to search and review original regulatory documents published by the U.S. Federal government.

Science (Federal Government)

Department of Agriculture
The USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.
Department of Energy
Governmental department whose mission is to advance energy technology and promote related innovation in the United States.
Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
Environmental Protection Agency
The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare.