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Jacksonville Government Resources

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO)
The official website of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Provides the day to day management and oversight of all parks, recreation and communities in Jacksonville.
JaxPort
Gain access to information about Florida's largest container port.
Public Defender
Jacksonville's public defenders ensure clients who cannot afford counsel have access to quality defense services.

Popular Subjects M - Z

Information on U.S Government Agencies and Departments

A list of U.S. government agencies and department websites and databases provided by USA.gov. The list of websites and databases provide access to government documents and contact information including emails, phone numbers, addresses, and more.

A more complete list can be found on the A-Z index of U.S. government departments and agencies.

Government Agencies M - Z

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) explores space, and researches Earth systems, the solar system, and the universe.
National Archives and Records Administration
The National Archives and Records Administration preserves U.S. government records, manages the Presidential Libraries system, and publishes laws, regulations, Presidential, and other public documents.
National Credit Union Administration
The National Credit Union Administration charters and supervises federal credit unions, and insures savings in federal and most state-chartered credit unions.
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
The National Labor Relations Board enforces the National Labor Relations Act by investigating allegations of wrong-doing brought by workers, unions, or employers, conducting elections, and deciding and resolving cases.
National Security Agency (NSA)
The National Security Agency protects national security systems and information
National Weather Service
The National Weather Service provides weather, water, and climate forecasts and data.
Rural Development
Rural Development offers loans, grants and loan guarantees to support essential services such as housing, economic development, health care, first responder services and equipment, and water, electric and communications infrastructure
Rural Housing Service
The Rural Housing Service provides grants and loans for housing and community facilities in rural areas of the U.S.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
The Small Business Administration helps Americans start, build and grow businesses.
Social Security Administration (SSA)
The Social Security Administration has two main functions. One is to assign Social Security numbers. The other is to run the Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability insurance programs.
State Department (DOS)
The State Department negotiates treaties and agreements with foreign entities, and represents the United States at the United Nations.
Supreme Court of the United States
The U.S. Supreme Court is the final appellate court of the U.S. judicial system. It has the power to review and overturn the decisions of lower courts.
Transportation Department (DOT)
The Department of Transportation is responsible for planning and coordinating federal transportation projects. It also sets safety regulations for all major modes of transportation.
Transportation Security Administration
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) protects the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.
Treasury Department
The Department of the Treasury manages Federal finances by collecting taxes and paying bills and by managing currency, government accounts and public debt.
U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
The Postal Service provides mail processing and delivery services to individuals and businesses in the U.S.
Veterans Affairs Department (VA)
The Department of Veterans Affairs runs programs benefiting veterans and members of their families
White House
The White House houses the executive office of the President, and serves as the President's residence.
Women's Bureau
The Department of Labor's Women's Bureau safeguards the interests of working women, advocates for equality, and promotes quality work environments.