Reg Stats: Rules by Agency

Created in 1862 by President Abraham Lincoln, the Department of Agriculture promotes agricultural production that better nourishes Americans while also helping feed others throughout the world.

The Department of Commerce advances economic growth and opportunity through gathering and reporting economic and demographic data, setting industrial standards, encouraging development, and promoting U.S. interests in international trade.

The Department of Defense is an executive branch department of the federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national security and the U.S. Armed Forces.

Created in 1979 by Congress, the Department of Education's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.

Created in 1977 by Congress, the Department of Energy manages the United States' nuclear infrastructure, administers the country's energy policy, and also funds scientific research in the field.

Created in 1953 by Congress, the Department of Health and Human Services' mission is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans.

Created in 2002 by Congress, the Department of Homeland Security's mission is to safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values with honor and integrity.

Created in 1965 by Congress, the Department of Housing and Urban Development's mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.

Created in 1849 by Congress, the Department of the Interior conserves and manages the United States' natural resources and cultural heritage.

The Department of Justice enforces federal law and the administration of justice. The department plays the key role in protection against criminals and subversion, ensuring healthy business competition, safeguarding the consumer, and enforcing drug, immigration, and naturalization laws.

Created in 1913 by Congress, the Department of Labor's mission is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States.

The Department of State advises the president in the formulation and execution of foreign policy and promotes the long-range security and well-being of the United States.

Created in 1967 by Congress, the Department of Transportation's mission is to ensure the U.S. has the most safe, efficient, and modern transportation system in the world.

The Department of the Treasury operates and maintains systems that are critical to the nation's financial infrastructure, such as the production of coin and currency, the disbursement of payments to the American public, the collection of taxes, and the borrowing of funds necessary to run the federal government.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for administering benefit programs for veterans, their families, and their survivors. These benefits include pension, education, disability compensation, home loans, life insurance, vocational rehabilitation, survivor support, medical care, and burial benefits.

Created in 1970 via executive order by President Richard Nixon, the Environmental Protection Agency's mission is to protect human health and the environment.

Created in 1953 by Congress, the Small Business Administration is an independent agency that aids, counsels, assists, and protects the interests of small businesses.