Federal Information

Full text consumer information pamphlets from government agencies. Covers everything from health to housing, from cars to careers.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission, an independent Federal regulatory agency, helps keep American families safe by reducing the risk of injury or death from consumer products. Includes a list of Recent Recalls

Federal Trade Commission's collection of consumer information. Includes resources to file a complaint, report identity theft. get a free credit report, and more information.

Consumer related notices appearing in the daily Federal Register.

Online Resource for product recalls: includes vehicles, food, medicine, consumer products, etc.

Sponsored by a joint partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), Attorney General Janet Reno described this site as providing "a clearinghouse for the exploding number of online thefts." Consumers who suspect Internet fraud can quickly and efficiently share information with law enforcement officials.

Launched to aid in the battle against online fraud, eConsumer is a joint effort between 13 world governments, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Mexico. You can file a complaint online and find helpful resources about scams.

National Highway Transportation Association site provides safety and recall information.

Environmental Protection Agency website that provides tools to help consumers choose fuel-efficient and clean vehicles.

Assistance Listings through Sam.gov, the official U.S. government website for people who make, receive, and manage federal awards.

Information from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau about credit cards, including information about applying for credit cards, receiving offers, interest rates, understanding credit card agreement and other credit questions.

Official website of the USCIS. Provides information on green cards, naturalization, and the citizenship process.

Public health agency, charged with protecting American consumers by enforcing the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and several related public health laws.

Maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this website is a health related gateway to federal web sites and those set up by states, local governments, universities and not-for-profit groups.

Official U.S. Government site for Medicare including information on plans, coverage, and provider searches.

Medicaid, a government program, provides health coverage to low-income people. Provides information on the federal policy, resources for states and other resources.

Resources for Medicaid in Texas.

Look up zip codes, postal rates or track your express mail.

From the Federal Trade Commission, this is the central website for government information about identity theft.

Nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting consumer privacy.

Information by state on how to access vital records including birth, death, marriage, and divorce record information.

Information from the U.S. State Department on how to apply or renew your passport.

National Institute of Health's Institute of Aging. Includes health information on various topics for seniors.

Information from USA.gov on the basics of retirement planning and pension benefits.

Official website for the Social Security Administration. Includes information on retirement and disability. Includes a retirement estimator and answers to FAQs.

Online handbook providing a basic guide to Social Security.