DEPARTMENT OF STATE
MISSION STATEMENT
“The Department's mission is to shape and sustain a peaceful, prosperous, just, and democratic world and foster conditions for stability and progress for the benefit of the American people and people everywhere. This mission is shared with the USAID, ensuring we have a common path forward in partnership as we invest in the shared security and prosperity that will ultimately better prepare us for the challenges of tomorrow.”
DATE FOUNDED: July 27, 1789
IRON TRIANGLE:
- Congress: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Federal Bureaucracy: United States Agency for International Development
- Public Interest Group: Council for a Livable World
DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
MISSION STATEMENT
"Maintain a strong economy and create economic and job opportunities by promoting the conditions that enable economic growth and stability at home and abroad, strengthen national security by combating threats and protecting the integrity of the financial system, and manage the U.S. Government’s finances and resources effectively."
DATE FOUNDED: September 2, 1789
IRON TRIANGLE:
- Congress: House Standing Committee on Financial Services
- Federal Bureaucracy: Federal Reserve System
- Public Interest Group: Renaissance Technologies
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
MISSION STATEMENT
"The mission of the Department of Defense is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of our country."
DATE FOUNDED: August 10, 1949
IRON TRIANGLE:
- Congress: Senate Standing Committee Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Federal Bureaucracy: Central Intelligence Agency
- Public Interest Group: Boeing, Inc
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
MISSION STATEMENT
"To enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans."
DATE FOUNDED: July 1, 1870
IRON TRIANGLE:
- Congress: Senate Standing Committee on the Judiciary (oversight)
- Federal Bureaucracy: US Commission on Civil Rights
- Public Interest Group: Akonadi Foundation
DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
MISSION STATEMENT
"The Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation's natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and affiliated island communities."
DATE FOUNDED: March 3, 1849
IRON TRIANGLE:
- Congress: Senate Special/Select Committee on Indian Affairs
- Federal Bureaucracy: National Indian Gaming Commission
- Public Interest Group: Oneida Indian Nation
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
MISSION STATEMENT
"The Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management"
DATE FOUNDED: May 15, 1862
IRON TRIANGLE:
- Congress: Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Federal Bureaucracy: Farm Credit Administration
- Public Interest Group: Farm Credit Council
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
MISSION STATEMENT
"The mission of the Department is to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity. As part of the President's economic team, the Secretary of Commerce serves as the voice of U.S. business within the Cabinet. The Strategic Plan is how the Department maintains its focus on achieving its Open for Business Agenda."
DATE FOUNDED: February 14, 1903
IRON TRIANGLE:
- Congress: Senate Standing Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Federal Bureaucracy: Consumer Product and Safety Commission
- Public Interest Group: Honeywell International
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MISSION STATEMENT
"To foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights."
DATE FOUNDED: March 4, 1913
IRON TRIANGLE:
- Congress: Senate Standing Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Federal Bureaucracy: National Labor Relations Board
- Public Interest Group: AFL-CIO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MISSION STATEMENT
"Serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future."
DATE FOUNDED: April 1, 1967
IRON TRIANGLE:
- Congress: House Standing Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Federal Bureaucracy: National Transportation Safety Board
- Public Interest Group: General Motors
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
"HUD's mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes; utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination, and transform the way HUD does business."
DATE FOUNDED: September 9, 1965
IRON TRIANGLE:
- Congress: Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Federal Bureaucracy: Federal Housing Finance Board
- Public Interest Group: National Association of Realtors
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
MISSION STATEMENT
"The mission of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of Americans by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services."
DATE FOUNDED: April 11, 1953
IRON TRIANGLE:
- Congress: Senate Standing Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Federal Bureaucracy: National Science Foundation
- Public Interest Group: DE Shaw Research
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
MISSION STATEMENT
"The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions."
DATE FOUNDED: August 4, 1977
IRON TRIANGLE:
- Congress: House Standing Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Federal Bureaucracy: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Public Interest Group: Duke Energy
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
MISSION STATEMENT
"ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access"
DATE FOUNDED: October 17, 1979
IRON TRIANGLE:
- Congress: Senate Standing Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Federal Bureaucracy: National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities
- Public Interest Group: Americans for the Arts
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
MISSION STATEMENT
"To fulfill President Lincoln's promise “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans"
DATE FOUNDED: October 5, 1976
IRON TRIANGLE:
- Congress: Senate Standing Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
- Federal Bureaucracy: Social Security Administration
- Public Interest Group: Veterans and Military Families for Progress
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
MISSION STATEMENT
"The Department of Homeland Security provides the coordinated, comprehensive federal response in the event of a terrorist attack, natural disaster or other large-scale emergency while working with federal, state, local, and private sector partners to ensure a swift and effective recovery effort."
DATE FOUNDED: November 25, 2002
IRON TRIANGLE:
- Congress: House Standing Committee on Homeland Affairs
- Federal Bureaucracy: Central Intelligence Agency
- Public Interest Group: ACT! For America
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