Federal Information

Official website of the U.S. Department of State. Includes information about the Secretary of State, policies and issues, and resources on countries and regions.

TSA's mission is to "protect the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce." Website includes information about travel and safety, security screening, and traveling with disabilities

The mission of the Department of Transportation is to "Serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future."

Official website on the CBP. Includes information on travel, trade, and border security.

Whether traveling to the United States or from the United States, the Bureau of Consular Affairs provides the vital information you need to know about passports, visas, and travel security information. The Department of State also provides background information for most countries of the world.

Official website of the FAA. Includes information about aircraft, airports, and air traffic as well as the regulations and policies pertaining to them.

Provides health information for travels including recommended vaccines.

Information for travels from the Customs and Border Protection.

Official website with information about applying for or renewing your U.S. passport as well as passport requirements.

Information about U.S. Visas including the different visa categories, faqs about visas, and a Visa wizard to walk you through the process.

Clearinghouse of information for students and faculty embarking on international travel and education. Site is hosted by University of Southern California's Center for Global Education and is sponsored by a consortium of educational institutions committed to health and safety while traveling abroad.

Also known as "Background Notes." Include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states and some other areas. Produced by the U.S. Department of State.

Historic information on over 100 countries. Site is housed at the Library of Congress.

Provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Updated weekly.

Archive of United States treaties with other governments from 1981 to present

Research guides created by the Library of Congress. Compilations of legal resources discussing the laws of nations, territories, and affiliated jurisdictions across all continents.

The Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS) series presents the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity.

Established by Congress in 1971, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation provides rail passenger transportation in the United States. From the site, plan your trip across the U.S. by viewing Amtrak's schedules and routes and even making a reservation on an Amtrak train.

TSA's mission is to "protect the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce." Website includes information about travel and safety, security screening, and traveling with disabilities

Searchable list explaining what you can pack in your carry on or on in your checked bag when traveling by airplane.

Department of Transportation resources on automobiles including major initiatives and programs like "Drive Sober, Get Pulled Over" and "Seat Belts Save Lives"

National Highway Transportation Association site provides safety and recall information.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the traffic safety community issue reports on data collection, analysis, and crash investigation activities. Fact Sheets are developed to provide timely data about fatal motor vehicle crashes in specific subject areas.

Official website for the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Includes information about public lands, energy and minerals, and maps and land records.

Official website for the USDA Forest Service. Includes information about managing the land, resources on plants and animals, and a national forest search.

Official website of the NPS. Includes a "Find a park" search and information for learning and exploring about the national parks.

The Office of Water "ensures drinking water is safe, and restores and maintains oceans, watersheds, and their aquatic ecosystems to protect human health, support economic and recreational activities, and provide healthy habitat for fish, plants and wildlife." They are responsible for implementing the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act as well as other such water-related statutes.

National Integrated Drought Information System. Includes data and maps as well as resources about drought.

Official website of the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Provides information about endangered species, national wildlife refuges, and permits required for things like hunting and fishing.