Federal Executive Branch

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The Federal Executive Branch enforces and administers U.S. laws through the leadership of the president, vice president, and executive agencies. It includes the Cabinet departments, independent agencies, and regulatory commissions that carry out federal policies and programs. The president serves as head of state, chief executive, and commander in chief, overseeing national defense, foreign affairs, and government operations. Supported by millions of federal employees, the executive branch ensures laws passed by Congress are implemented effectively, manages the nation’s day-to-day governance, and upholds the Constitution.

For more information, see the Federal Executive Branch website.

Units within the Federal Executive Branch

• Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps)
• Department of Agriculture (USDA)
• Department of Education
• Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
• Department of Labor (DOL)
• Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • Veterans Affairs Pension Program
• Department of the Interior (DOI)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Legal Services Corporation (LSC)
• Social Security Administration (SSA)