US Government Directory - Federal, State & Local Agencies

The United States federal government comprises three branches, Executive (President and 15 Cabinet departments), Legislative (Senate and House of Representatives), and Judicial (Supreme Court and 94 federal district courts), plus more than 400 independent agencies, boards, and commissions. State governments mirror this tripartite structure across all 50 states, with thousands of additional county and municipal agencies below them. Every branch generates public records: legislation, court filings, agency rulemaking, spending disclosures, FOIA releases, and open datasets. This directory connects you directly to the official government portals, public data repositories, and records-access systems at every level. Updated April 2026.

Executive Branch, The White House & Cabinet

Legislative Branch, Congress

U.S. Senate Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal. U.S. House of Representatives Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal. Congress.gov Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal. Congressional Record (GovInfo) Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal.

Judicial Branch, Federal Courts

Supreme Court of the United States Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal. PACER, Federal Court Records Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal. United States Courts (uscourts.gov) Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal.

Open Data & Government Transparency

USASpending.gov Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal. Data.gov Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal. Federal Register Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal. National Archives (NARA) Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal.

FOIA & Public Records Access

FOIA.gov Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal. National Archives FOIA Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal. IRS FOIA Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal. about.usps.com Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal.

State & Local Government Portals

USA.gov, States & Territories Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal. USA.gov, Local Governments Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal. Census Bureau, 2025 Government Organization Counts Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal.

Federal Employment & Spending

USAJOBS.gov Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal. USASpending.gov Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Authoritative public records resource and official government search portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USA.gov and what can I find there?

USA.gov is the official web portal of the United States government, maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA). It provides a single point of access to all federal departments, agencies, and services, including benefit programs, government jobs, official contact information, and links to state government portals. It is the authoritative starting point for any interaction with the federal government online.

How do I file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with a federal agency?

Submit your request in writing (letter, email, or online form) directly to the FOIA office of the specific federal agency that holds the records you want. Identify the records as specifically as possible. Agencies must respond within 20 business days under 5 U.S.C. § 552. FOIA.gov provides a central portal listing every federal agency's FOIA contact information, reading rooms, and submitted-request logs. Many agencies now accept requests through FOIA.gov's MaPS (Multi-Agency Public System) directly.

How many federal agencies does the United States government have?

The precise number is debated because it depends on how "agency" is defined. The Federal Register officially lists approximately 441 agencies. The United States Government Manual lists 96 independent executive units plus 220 components of the 15 Cabinet departments. The Executive Branch alone includes 15 Cabinet-level departments, 68 independent agencies (such as the EPA, NASA, SSA, and FEC), and more than 300 advisory boards and commissions.

What is GovInfo.gov and what documents does it contain?

GovInfo.gov is the U.S. Government Publishing Office's (GPO) official digital repository of authentic government publications. It contains the Congressional Record (floor proceedings since 1873), the Federal Register (daily executive branch rules and notices), the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), the United States Code (U.S.C.), Supreme Court slip opinions, the Budget of the United States Government, the Economic Report of the President, and thousands of other official documents, all freely searchable and downloadable.

How do I find my elected representatives in Congress?

Visit house.gov and enter your ZIP code to find your U.S. House member. Visit senate.gov to find your two U.S. senators by state. Congress.gov allows you to track all legislation introduced in both chambers, see full bill text, review voting records, and read Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports. For state legislators, use your state's official legislature website (e.g., legislature.ca.gov for California, capitol.texas.gov for Texas).