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| Government Agencies |
The U.S. Government has aggressively adopted the web. Take a look at some of the more requested agencies and topics, organized by area of law. At FirstGov.gov you'll find access to an expansive list of online government information, services and resources.
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- The United States Department of Agriculture provides timely news, federal assistance information, and educational materials supporting the USDA's services and mission.
- Farm Services Agency (FSA)
- The Farm Services Agency web site provides the latest FSA news, communications to congress, information about agricultural, farm loan, and conservation programs, as well as online access to commodity reports.
- Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)
- The Farm Service Agency web site provides a link to background information on the Commodity Credit Corporation, which was created to stabilize, support, and protect farm income and prices.
- Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP)
- The Farm Service Agency web site provides a link to background information on the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) which provide crop loss protection for crops not covered until Federal protection programs.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- The Environment Protection Agency web site provides information to advocate their mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act information is provided on the Environment Protection Agency web site.
- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability information and related links are provided on the Environment Protection Agency web site.
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- American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals web site appeals to pet owners and lovers by providing pet tips and a Cyber Shelter as well as information on current legislature, issues, and advocacy efforts.
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- Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
- The Securities & Exchange Commission web site provides current news, bulletins, as well as investor and small business assistance.
- Business Information
- The U.S. Business Advisor web site provides businesses with one-stop access to federal government information, services, and transactions. The site's goal is to make the relationship between business and government more productive.
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- Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission site provides background information and recent developments regarding the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
- The Americans with Disabilities Act home page hosted by the US Department of Justice web site explains the ADA, contains assistance information, and provides an ADA Information Line link to valuable related resources.
- Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development web site provides resources and information for consumers as well as HUD news and highlights.
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- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- The Federal Trade Commission web site provides information to support their efforts to stop actions threatening consumers' opportunities to exercise informed choice. The site also contains information about federal antitrust and consumer protection laws.
- Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC)
- Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) provides the answers to questions about the Federal Government and everyday consumer issues whether citizens write, call or log on.
- Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act of 1998
- Section 1028(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended -- "knowingly transfers or uses, without lawful authority, a means of identification of another person with the intent to commit, or to aid or abet, any unlawful activity that constitutes a violation of Federal law, or that constitutes a felony under any applicable State or local law;".
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- United States Sentencing Guidelines (USSG)
- The United States Sentencing Commission web site provides links to United States Sentencing Guidelines and Amendments.
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- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
- The Federal Trade Commission web site provides online publications and information on filing a complaint.
- Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
- The Legal Information Institute provides detailed information on the Uniform Commercial Code.
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- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
- The Americans with Disabilities Act home page hosted by the US Department of Justice web site explains the ADA, contains assistance information, and provides an ADA Information Line link to valuable related resources.
- US Department of Labor
- The US Department of Labor web site provides a wide range of employment related information.
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission site provides background information and recent developments regarding the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
- National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
- The National Labor Relations Board web site hosts a help desk and publishes rules, regulations, and other related information to enforce the National Labor Relations Act.
- Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
- A comprehensive web site about the Occupational Safety and Health Act hosted by the US Department of Labor.
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- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- The Environment Protection Agency web site provides information to advocate their mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.
- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability information and related links are provided on the Environment Protection Agency web site.
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- NEPAnet contains the full text statute and provides links to related associations and regulations.
- National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
- The US Environmental Protection Agency web site provides National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit program publications.
- Safe Water Drinking Act
- The Environmental Protection Agency web site provides an overview of the Safe Water Drinking Act.
- Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
- The Environmental Protection Agency web site provides an overview of the Toxic Substance Control Act.
- Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
- The Environmental Protection Agency web site provides an overview of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
- The Environmental Protection Agency web site provides an overview of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
- Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability information and related links are provided on the Environment Protection Agency web site.
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- Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (UCCJA)
- The Department of Justice site contains everything you want to know about the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act.
- Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (PKPA)
- Text from the U.S. Code as provided by the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Child Abduction Resources
- The U.S. State Department provides resources including information on international child abduction.
- Administration for Children and Families
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services web site contains background information on Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA)as well as information and access to information on family services.
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- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- The Fair Credit Reporting Act promotes the accuracy, fairness and privacy of information in the files of consumer reporting agencies.
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FCRA)
- The Fair Debt Collection Practice Act requires that debt collectors treat you fairly and prohibits certain methods of debt collection.
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- The Securities & Exchange Commission web site provides current news, bulletins, as well as investor and small business assistance.
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation web site provides a comprehensive collection of banking and consumer news as well as laws and regulations regarding FDIC.
- Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
- The Legal Information Institute provides detailed information on the Uniform Commercial Code.
- National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD)
- The National Association of Securities Dealers web site provides publications, services, and training for investors and those interested in learning more about investing.
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- The Department of Veterans Affairs web site provides services and information to assist veterans of foreign wars and their families.
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- Department of Health & Human Services
- Department of Health & Human Services web site provides information on Medicare, Medicaid, and Child Health Insurance Programs.
- Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS)
- The Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals hosts information on their site about Tricare/Champus.
- Medicare
- The Medicare web site offers a comprehensive selection of information for everyone interested in considering joining, or Medicare Prescription Drug Plans.
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
- Offered by the Department of Health and Human Services information addresses choosing and using a health plan including HMO's and PPO's.
- Federal Old Age Survivors Insurance Program (OASI)
- The South Dakota Office of State Auditor explains the responsibilities of the State Social Security Administrators regarding the Federal Old Age Survivors_ Insurance Program.
- Social Security Administration (SSA)
- The Social Security Online web site provides complete Social Security information and resources in an easy to read newsletter format.
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- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Complete immigration and naturalization service information.
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- Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
- The US Department of Labor web site provides the background and information of the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
- Portability of Health Coverage (HIPAA)
- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides rights and protections for participants and beneficiaries in group health plans.
- Continuation of Health Coverage (COBRA)
- The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), passed in 1986 and accessible on the US Department of Labor web site, amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Internal Revenue Code and the Public Health Service Act to provide continuation of group health coverage that otherwise might be terminated under defined circumstances.
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- U.S. Patent Office
- The Department of Commerce hosts information about the U.S. Patent Office including forms, laws, and the latest information.
- U.S. Copyright Office
- The Library of Congress hosts information about the U.S. Copyright Office including current legislation, publications, and announcements.
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- Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
- A comprehensive web site about the Occupational Safety and Health Act hosted by the US Department of Labor.
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- Fair Housing Act (FHA)
- Hosted by the Housing and Urban Development office, this site provides Fair Housing Act rights and regulations.
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) web site takes a down-to-earth approach to providing IRS-related information, access to forms, and services.
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- Eminent Domain
- In Kelo ET AL. v. City of New London ET AL, the US Supreme Court upheld the taking of private property to promote economic development.
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