Commerce Department

Extracted Attributes

• Headquarters

  Herbert C. Hoover Building, Washington, D.C., United States

• Employee Count

  10,001+ employees

• Primary Mission

  To create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity for all communities

• Number of Bureaus

  13

• Secretary of Commerce

  Howard W. Lutnick

• Uniformed Service Branch

  NOAA Corps (formerly Coast and Geodetic Survey Corps)

• Presidential Line of Succession

  10th

Timeline

• The Department of Commerce began managing the National Aquarium, a responsibility it held until 1939. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1913-01-01

• The United States Patent and Trademark Office was transferred from the Interior Department to the Commerce Department. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1925-01-01

• The Federal Employment Stabilization Office was established within the department, operating until 1939. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1931-01-01

• The Weather Bureau (now the National Weather Service) was transferred from the Agriculture Department to the Commerce Department. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1940-01-01

• The Public Roads Administration was added to the department following the dismantling of the Federal Works Agency. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1949-01-01

• The Department of Commerce assumed the lead for U.S. government activities related to safe artificial intelligence development. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2023-01-01

• The department published its FY 2026 Congressional Budget Justification. (Source: Commerce.gov)

  2026-01-15

• The department scheduled a public comment period regarding information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act. (Source: Federal Register)

  2026-01-20

United States Department of Commerce

The United States Department of Commerce (DOC) is an executive department of the U.S. federal government. It is responsible for gathering data for business and governmental decision making, establishing industrial standards, catalyzing economic development, promoting foreign direct investment, and safeguarding national economic security. The Department of Commerce is one of four federal agencies authorized to appoint personnel in the United States Foreign Service, and its NOAA Corps — formerly the Coast and Geodetic Survey Corps — is one of the eight branches of the uniformed services of the United States. During a large-scale disaster or catastrophe, it assumes the coordinating responsibilities for the economic recovery support function under the national disaster recovery framework. Since 2023, it has led U.S. government activities related to safe artificial intelligence development and, from 1913 to 1939, it managed the National Aquarium. The department is headed by the secretary of commerce, who is a member of the president's Cabinet and tenth in the United States presidential line of succession. It is headquartered in the Herbert C. Hoover Building in Washington, D.C.

Web Search Results

• United States Department of Commerce - Wikipedia

  The United States Department of Commerce (DOC) is an executive department of the U.S. federal government. It is responsible for gathering data for business and governmental decision making, establishing industrial standards, catalyzing economic development, promoting foreign direct investment, and safeguarding national economic security. [...] Since its creation, the Commerce Department has seen various agencies and administrative offices shift in and out of its organizational structure. The United States Patent and Trademark Office was transferred from the Interior Department into the Commerce Department in 1925. The Federal Employment Stabilization Office existed within the department from 1931 to 1939. In 1940, the Weather Bureau (now the National Weather Service) was transferred from the Agriculture Department, and the Civil Aeronautics Authority was also merged into the Commerce Department. In 1949, the Public Roads Administration was added to the department after the Federal Works Agency was dismantled. [...] The Department of Commerce is one of four federal agencies authorized to appoint personnel in the United States Foreign Service, and its NOAA Corps — formerly the Coast and Geodetic Survey Corps — is one of the eight branches of the uniformed services of the United States. During a large-scale disaster or catastrophe, it assumes the coordinating responsibilities for the economic recovery support function under the national disaster recovery framework. Since 2023, it has led U.S. government activities related to safe artificial intelligence development and, from 1913 to 1939, it managed the National Aquarium "National Aquarium (Washington, D.C.)").

• Agencies - Commerce Department - Federal Register

  The Department of Commerce encourages, serves, and promotes the Nation's international trade, economic growth, and technological advancement. The Department provides a wide variety of programs through the competitive free enterprise system. It offers assistance and information to increase America's competitiveness in the world economy; administers programs to prevent unfair foreign trade competition; provides social and economic statistics and analyses for business and government planners; provides research and support for the increased use of scientific, engineering, and technological development; works to improve our understanding and benefits of the Earth's physical environment and oceanic resources; grants patents and registers trademarks; develops policies and conducts research on [...] trademarks; develops policies and conducts research on telecommunications; provides assistance to promote domestic economic development; and assists in the growth of minority businesses. [...] by the Commerce Department on 01/20/2026. The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this... ##### Marine Mammals and Endangered Species by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 01/20/2026.

• U.S. Department of Commerce | LinkedIn

  U.S. Department of Commerce (1mo): Pittsburgh-based Wabtec Corporation has agreed to supply 300 heavy-haul locomotives to Kazakhstan’s national railway over the next decade, supporting U.S. manufacturing jobs in Texas and Pennsylvania, the Commerce Department said. More: [Likes: 172, Comments: 4]; U.S. Department of Commerce (2mo): WATCH: Eli Lilly is investing $5B to expand cancer drug production in Virginia. This investment strengthens America’s medical supply chain and creates good jobs here at home. [Likes: 85, Comments: 2]; U.S. Department of Commerce (2mo): WATCH: Secretary Howard W. Lutnick shares his experience of losing his brother and his entire company on 9/11. [Likes: 75, Comments: 2]; U.S. Department of Commerce (2mo): "Twenty-four years after that dark day, I thank God we [...] # U.S. Department of Commerce Welcome to the official LinkedIn page of the U.S. Department of Commerce, led by Secretary Howard Lutnick. Government Administration • Washington, DC • 107,919 followers • 10,001+ employees ## Overview The Department of Commerce’s mission is to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity for all communities. Through its 13 bureaus, the Department works to drive U.S. economic competitiveness, strengthen domestic industry, and spur the growth of quality jobs in all communities across the country. The Department serves as the voice of business in the Federal Government, and at the same time, the Department touches and serves every American every day. ### Website ### Crunchbase N/A ### LinkedIn ### Industry Government Administration [...] #NeverForget [Likes: 103, Comments: 0]; U.S. Department of Commerce (2mo): Today, Secretary Howard W. Lutnick hosted the Department of Commerce’s Alaska Seafood Roundtable alongside Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, the Alaska delegation, and fishermen representing the Last Frontier. Alaska’s fisheries are central to America’s seafood industry. They set the market, support thousands of jobs for fishermen, boat captains, crew members, and technicians, and generate billions of dollars for the Alaskan economy and the American economy as a whole. The Trump Administration is committed to fighting for Alaska's fishing economy, keeping America’s seafood industry competitive on the global stage, and ensuring that Alaska continues to be a stalwart of U.S. growth and prosperity. [Likes: 88,

• U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) | USAGov

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• U.S. Department of Commerce

  U.S. Department of Commerce Skip to main content Image 1: U.S. flag An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know Here’s how you know Image 2: Dot gov Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Image 3: Https Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock () or means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Image 4: Freedom 250 LogoFreedom 250: Celebrating the Triumph of the American Spirit Image 5: Department of Commerce logo U.S. Department of Commerce Menu Image 6: close Search ABOUTOur mission Leadership Bureaus and offices Budget and performance Evaluation FY 2026 Congressional Budget Justification [...] DATA AND REPORTS Overview Economic indicators Population statistics Environmental data Data catalog Reports Performance data Developer resources Data WORK WITH US Overview Services for businesses Grants and contract opportunities Careers Internships Resources for employees HAVANA Act The Trump Gold Card Apply Now Explore Commerce Read more []( The mission of the Department is to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity for all communities Read more about our mission Image 7: Busy shipyard image Subscribe to News View all news January 15, 2026