Federal Government Agencies & Resources
Agricultural Law
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The United States Department of Agriculture provides timely news, federal assistance information, and educational materials supporting the USDA’s services and mission.
Farm Services Agency (FSA)
The Farm Services Agency website provides the latest FSA news, communications to congress, information about agricultural, farm loan, and conservation programs, as well as online access to commodity reports.
Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)
The Farm Services Agency website provides a link to background information on the Commodity Credit Corporation, which was created to stabilize, support, and protect farm income and prices.
Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP)
The Farm Service Agency website provides a link to background information on the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), which provides crop loss protection for crops not covered under federal protection programs.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The Environment Protection Agency website provides information to advocate their mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment. You can find information on the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act information.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
Comprehensive environmental response, compensation and liability information, and related links are provided on the Environment Protection Agency website.
Animal Law
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals website appeals to pet owners and lovers by providing pet tips and a Cyber Shelter, as well as current legislature, issues, and advocacy efforts.
Business Law
Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
The Securities and Exchange Commission website provides current news, bulletins, as well as investor and small business assistance.
Business Information
The U.S. Business Advisor website provides businesses with one-stop access to federal government information, services, and transactions. The site’s goal is to make the relationship between business and government more productive.
Civil Rights Law
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission site provides background information and recent developments regarding the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act home page, hosted by the U.S. Department of Justice, explains the ADA, contains assistance information, and provides an ADA Information Line link to valuable related resources.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
The Department of Housing and Urban Development website provides resources and information for consumers, as well as HUD news and highlights.
Consumer Law
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The Federal Trade Commission website provides information to support efforts to stop actions that threaten a consumer’s opportunity to exercise informed choice. The site also contains information about federal antitrust and consumer protection laws.
Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC)
The Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) provides the answers to questions about the federal government and everyday consumer issues. Citizens can write, call or log on.
Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act of 1998
Section 1028(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended “knowingly transfers or uses, without lawful authority, a means of identification of another person with the intent to commit, or to aid or abet, any unlawful activity that constitutes a violation of Federal law, or that constitutes a felony under any applicable State or local law;”.
Criminal Law
United States Sentencing Guidelines (USSG)
The United States Sentencing Commission website provides links to U.S. sentencing guidelines and amendments.
Debtor and Creditor Law
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
The Federal Trade Commission website provides online publications and information on filing a complaint.
Employment Law
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act homepage, hosted by the U.S. Department of Justice, explains the ADA, contains assistance information and provides an ADA Information Line link to valuable related resources.
U.S. Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor website provides a wide range of employment-related information. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission site provides background information and recent developments regarding the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
The National Labor Relations Board website hosts a help desk and publishes rules, regulations, and other related information to enforce the National Labor Relations Act.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
A comprehensive website about the Occupational Safety and Health Act, hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Environmental Law
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The Environment Protection Agency website provides information to advocate their mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
Comprehensive environmental response, compensation, and liability information and related links are provided on the Environment Protection Agency’s website.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website provides National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit program publications. This site also provides an overview of:
- the Safe Water Drinking Act
- the Toxic Substance Control Act
- the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
- the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
Comprehensive environmental response, compensation, and liability information and related links are provided on this portion of the Environment Protection Agency’s website.
Family Law
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (UCCJA)
The Department of Justice site contains everything you want to know about the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act.
Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (PKPA)
Text from the U.S. Code as provided by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Administration for Children and Families
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website contains background information on the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA), as well as information and access to information on family services.
Financial Law
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
The Fair Credit Reporting Act promotes the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information in the files of consumer reporting agencies.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
The Securities & Exchange Commission website provides current news, bulletins, as well as investor and small business assistance.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation website provides a comprehensive collection of banking and consumer news, as well as laws and regulations regarding FDIC.
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
The Legal Information Institute provides detailed information on the Uniform Commercial Code.
National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD)
The National Association of Securities Dealers website provides publications, services, and training for investors and for those interested in learning more about investing.
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
The Department of Veterans Affairs website provides services and information to assist veterans of foreign wars and their families.
Health Law
Department of Health & Human Services
Department of Health & Human Services website provides information on Medicare, Medicaid, and Child Health Insurance Programs.
Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS)
The Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals hosts information on their site about Tricare/Campus.
Medicare
The Medicare website offers a comprehensive selection of information for everyone interested in receiving Medicare health care benefits or joining Medicare prescription drug plans.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Offered by the Department of Health and Human Services, this site addresses how to choose and use a health plan, including HMOs and PPOs.
Federal Old-Age Survivors Insurance Program (OASI)
The South Dakota Office of State Auditor explains the responsibilities of the State Social Security administrators regarding the Federal Old-Age Survivors Insurance Program.
Social Security Administration (SSA)
The Social Security Online website provides complete Social Security information and resources in an easy-to-read newsletter format.
Immigration Law
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Complete immigration and naturalization service information.
Insurance Law
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
The U.S. Department of Labor website provides the background and information of the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Portability of Health Coverage (HIPAA)
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides rights and protections for participants and beneficiaries in group health plans.
Continuation of Health Coverage (COBRA)
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) was passed in 1986 and is accessible on the U.S. Department of Labor website. COBRA amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Internal Revenue Code, and the Public Health Service Act to provide continuation of group health coverage that otherwise might be terminated under defined circumstances.
Intellectual Property Law
U.S. Patent Office
The Department of Commerce hosts information about the U.S. Patent Office, including forms, laws, and the latest information.
U.S. Copyright Office
The Library of Congress hosts information about the U.S. Copyright Office including current legislation, publications, and announcements.
Personal Injury Law
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
A comprehensive website about the Occupational Safety and Health Act, hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Real Estate Law
Fair Housing Act (FHA)
Hosted by the Housing and Urban Development office, this site explains Fair Housing Act rights and regulations.
Taxation Law
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) takes a down-to-earth approach to provide tax-related information, access to forms, and services.
