President George W. Bush
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs U.S. Department of State
The Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB) formulates and carries out U.S. foreign economic policy, integrating U.S. economic interests with our foreign policy goals so that U.S. firms and investors can compete on an equal basis with their counterparts overseas. It implements American economic policy in cooperation with U.S. companies, U.S. Government agencies, and other organizations.
Bureau of Information Resource Management - U.S. Department of State
The Bureau of Information Resource Management provides the information technology and services the Department needs to successfully carry out its foreign policy mission.
Export.gov
Export.gov provides online trade resources and one-on-one assistance for your international business whether youre just starting or expanding your global sales.
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.
Internal Revenue Service
The mission of the IRS is to help America's taxpayers understand and meet their tax responsibilities. The IRS has a special page containing tax information for businesses.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration - U.S. Department of Commerce
The NTIA is the President's principal adviser on telecommunications and information policy issues, and in this role frequently works with other Executive Branch agencies to develop and present the Administration's position on these issues.
Office of Commercial and Business Affairs U.S. Department of State
The CBA coordinates State Department advocacy on behalf of American businesses and offers problem-solving assistance in opening markets, leveling the playing field, and resolving trade and investment disputes.
Office of Science and Technology Policy Executive Office of the President
OSTPs mission is to serve as a source of scientific and technological analysis and judgment for the President with respect to major policies, plans, and programs of the Federal Government.
Office of the United States Trade Representative
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy, and overseeing negotiations with other countries. The USTR coordinates trade policy, resolves disagreements, and frames issues for presidential decision.
Small Business Administration
Mission: Maintain and strengthen the nation's economy by aiding, counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of small businesses and by helping families and businesses recover from national disasters.
Small Business Innovation Research Program Small Business Administration
SBIR is a highly competitive program that encourages small business to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation's R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs.
Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce
The Technology Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce works to maximize technology's contribution to America's economic growth by advocating for technology in the federal policy-making process, expanding opportunity for high-technology business, and promoting the development and commercialization of new innovations and state-of-the-art technologies. It includes three agencies:
The Office of Technology Policy (OTP) fosters dialogue and develops and advocates national policies and initiatives that use technology to build America's economic strength.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) develops and promotes measurement, standards, and technology to enhance productivity, facilitate trade, and improve the quality of life.
The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) collects and disseminates scientific, technical, engineering and related business information produced by the U.S. government and foreign sources.
United States Patent and Trademark Office U.S. Department of Commerce
The USPTOs mission is to promote the progress of science and the useful arts by securing for limited times to inventors the exclusive right to their respective discoveries.
Legislative Branch
Thomas - Legislative Information on the Internet
This is the Library of Congress's site for congressional information.
Senate Committees
Appropriations Committee
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Technology, Innovation, and Competitiveness Subcommittee
Finance Committee
International Trade Subcommittee
Taxation and IRS Oversight Subcommittee
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
House of Representatives Committees
Energy and Commerce Committee
Telecommunications and the Internet Subcommittee
Homeland Security Committee
Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity Subcommittee
Energy Preparedness, Science, and Technology Subcommittee
Small Business Committee
Rural Enterprises, Agriculture, and Technology Subcommittee
Ways and Means Committee
Trade Subcommittee
Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee
Links to the Web Sites of the Senators from the State of Washington
Patty Murray
Maria Cantwell
Links to the Web Sites of the Representatives from the State of Washington (by Congressional District)
1. Jay Inslee
2. Rick Larsen
3. Brian Baird
4. Doc Hastings
5. Cathy McMorris
6. Norman D. Dicks
7. Jim McDermott
8. David G. Reichert
9. Adam Smith
