Bureaucracy Alphabet Soup Agencies

EPA

United States Environmental Protection Agency

protects people and the environment from significant health risks, sponsors and conducts research, and develops and enforces environmental regulations.

FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency

supports citizens and emergency personnel to build, sustain and improve the nation's capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

FDA

Food and Drug Administration

The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by regulating human drugs and biological products, animal drugs, medical devices, tobacco products, food (including animal food), cosmetics, and electronic products that emit radiation.

SEC

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Enforce the law against market manipulation. Protect investors. Maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets. Facilitate capital formation.

IRS

Internal Revenue Service

Tax return processing, taxpayer service, and enforcement.

FAA

Federal Aviation Administration

Regulating civil aviation to promote safety.
-Encouraging and developing civil aeronautics, including new aviation technology.
-Developing and operating a system of air traffic control and navigation for both civil and military aircraft.
-Researching and developing the National Airspace System and civil aeronautics.

FCC

Federal Communications Commission

regulates interstate and international communications through cable, radio, television, satellite, and wire. The goal of the Commission is to promote connectivity and ensure a robust and competitive market.

DOD

Department of Defense

Provides the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of the United States.

EEOC

Equal employment opportunity Commission

investigates complaints of job discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, age (40 or older), or genetic information.

ATF

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

protects our communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, the illegal use and trafficking of firearms, the illegal use and storage of explosives, acts of arson and bombings, acts of terrorism, and the illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products.

NASA

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

studies Earth, including its climate, our Sun, and our solar system and beyond. We conduct research, testing, and development to advance aeronautics, including electric propulsion and supersonic flight

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

ensures safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.

FDIC

Federal deposit insurance corporation

insures deposits; examines and supervises financial institutions for safety, soundness, and consumer protection; makes large and complex financial institutions resolvable; and manages receiverships.

FEC

Federal Election Commission

is the independent regulatory agency charged with administering and enforcing the federal campaign finance law. The FEC has jurisdiction over the financing of campaigns for the U.S. House, Senate, Presidency, and Vice Presidency. Overview.

NIH

National institutes of health

Gather knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.

TVA

Tennessee Valley Authority

provides electricity for 10 million people in Tennessee and parts of six surrounding states. Provides flood control, navigation, and land management for the Tennessee River system and assists local power companies and regional governments with their economic development efforts.

TSA

Transportation Security Administration

oversees security in all modes of transportation

USPS

United states postal service

Deliver mail

CDC

Centers for diseases control and prevention

prevents, detects, and responds to diseases wherever2 so that diseases don't come into the United States. CDC provides domestic and international leadership, as well as laboratory and epidemiology expertise, to respond and work toward eliminating every disease we can.

DEA

United States Drug Enforcement Administration.

Investigation and preparation for prosecution of criminals and drug gangs who perpetrate violence in our communities and terrorize citizens through fear and intimidation.

ICE

Immigration and customs enforcement

investigates and enforces the nation's laws governing border control, customs, trade, and immigration. The primary focus of their work is homeland security and public safety.