The Department of Commerce offers a range of programs, information, and services to help consumers, businesses, and state, local, and tribal governments.  If you work for a Member of Congress or a state or local government agency and would like to learn more about the Department of Commerce and what we provide, please contact our office to talk to an expert or set up a briefing.

The U.S. Department of Commerce promotes job creation, economic growth, sustainable development and improved standards of living for all Americans by working in partnership with businesses, universities, communities and our nation’s workers.

Commerce Links

• Letters to Congress
• Administration Reports to Congress
• Statements of Administrative Policy
• NOAA Office of Legislative Affairs

Intergovernmental Affairs

• National Governors Association
• American Legislative Exchange Council
• National League of Cities
• Council of State Governments
• National Association of Counties
• National Conference of State Legislatures
• U.S. Conference of Mayors

Congressional Resources

Senate

• U.S. Senate
• Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee
• Senate Schedule
• Schedule of Senate Hearings

House

• House of Representatives
• Commerce Committee
• House Calendar (PDF)
• Schedule of House Hearings
• House Activity

Constituent Support

• Latest Economic Indicators
• Congressional District Census Data
• Export.gov
• National Trade and State Import Data from ITA
• Export Assistance Centers
• Federal Trade Commission: Bureau of Consumer Protection
• Government Regulations

Research Tools

• Congressional Bills
• Congressional Record
• Committee Reports
• THOMAS: Legislative Information
• Congress.org

For information about news releases and speeches please visit the Newsroom or contact the Department of Commerce Office of Public Affairs at 202-482-4883.