Definition

Noun: A federal agency is an administrative unit of the United States government. It is a specific organization or bureau established by the federal government to manage and implement laws, policies, and public services on a national level.

Usage

The term "federal agency" is used to refer to a specific, officially established government organization with a defined mission and authority granted by federal law. * The Environmental Protection Agency is the federal agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment. * Congress allocated funds for the federal agency to conduct its research. * You must file this form with the appropriate federal agency.

Examples

• The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a well-known that handles national security and law enforcement.
• She began her career working for a in Washington, D.C.
• The new regulation was published in the Federal Register by the responsible .

Advanced Usage

• Independent Federal Agency: An agency that operates outside of the executive departments, often with a degree of independence from direct presidential control (e.g., the Federal Communications Commission).
• The is led by a commission of bipartisan members.

Variants and Related Words

• Agency: A more general term for any organization or business providing a specific service. In a government context, it can often be synonymous with "federal agency."
• Government Agency: A broader term that includes agencies at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Bureau: Often used in the names of specific federal agencies (e.g., the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Census Bureau).
• Administration: Often used in the names of specific federal agencies (e.g., the Social Security Administration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
• Commission: Often used in the names of specific federal agencies, particularly regulatory ones (e.g., the Securities and Exchange Commission).

Synonyms

• Government bureau
• Government department (though "department" often refers to the largest executive units, like the Department of Defense, which contain many agencies)
• Administrative unit
• Public institution

Related Phrases

• Federal regulatory agency: A type of federal agency that creates and enforces rules in a specific sector of the economy or society.
• Head of a federal agency: The top administrator or commissioner leading the agency.

Noun

1. an administrative unit of government
   • the Central Intelligence Agency
   • the Census Bureau
   • Office of Management and Budget
   • Tennessee Valley Authority