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Administrative Agencies and Their Functions
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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Aims to enhance and protect the health and well-being of all Americans by providing effective health and human services and fostering advances in medicine, public health, and social services.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Aims to respond to, plan for, recover from, and mitigate against disasters.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Oversees the nation's civilian space program and conducts aerospace research.
Social Security Administration (SSA)
Manages and oversees the Social Security program, including retirement, disability, and survivors' benefits.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Responsible for collecting taxes and administering the Internal Revenue Code, the main body of the federal statutory tax law.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Protects consumers by preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices through law enforcement, advocacy, and education.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Ensures safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.
United States Postal Service (USPS)
Provides postal service to the United States, including mail and package delivery.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Protects investors, maintains fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitates capital formation.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Primary purposes include the assessment, research, and education about the natural environment, and enforcement of environmental laws.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of the nation's food supply and cosmetics.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Responsible for gathering, processing, and analyzing national security information from around the world.
Department of Education (ED)
Promotes student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
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