Find Official U.S. Government Data — Fast

Plain-English guides to help you navigate .gov websites

Transparency & Oversight

See how the government spends money and holds itself accountable.

USAspending.gov

Track who receives federal money, how much, and where it's spent.

Oversight.gov

Browse Inspector General reports on waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement.

FOIA.gov

Learn how to request federal records using the Freedom of Information Act.

Office of Government Ethics (OGE)

View ethics rules, financial disclosures, and conflicts for executive officials.

Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA)

See who is lobbying Congress, who they represent, and how much they spend.

GAO Reports (Government Accountability Office)

Read GAO audits and evaluations of federal programs and spending.

SAM.gov (System for Award Management)

Find federal contract awards and opportunities, plus vendor registrations.

GovInfo (Federal Register / CFR / Bills / Budget Docs)

Search official federal publications: laws, rules, budgets, and records.

Regulations.gov

Find proposed federal rules and submit public comments.

Data.gov — Federal Datasets

Search the federal open-data catalog for official datasets and metrics.

Crime & Law Enforcement

Access crime data and law enforcement information.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

Explore official crime statistics reported by law enforcement agencies nationwide.

FBI Most Wanted

View FBI wanted lists for fugitives, terrorists, and missing persons.

Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS)

Access federal statistics on crime, incarceration, courts, and victims.

DOJ Press Releases & Case Summaries

Read DOJ announcements on prosecutions, indictments, settlements, and enforcement actions.

U.S. Courts (PACER – Case Lookup)

Search federal court dockets and filings for lawsuits, indictments, and case outcomes.

National Sex Offender Public Website

Search the nationwide sex offender registry across states, territories, and tribes.

Campaign Finance

Track political donations and campaign spending.

FEC Campaign Finance Data

Search who donates to federal campaigns and how candidates spend money.

FEC Enforcement Matters

View campaign finance complaints, investigations, fines, and enforcement actions.

FEC Independent Expenditures

Track Super PAC and outside spending supporting or opposing candidates.

House Financial Disclosures

Search personal financial disclosures filed by U.S. House members and candidates.

Senate Financial Disclosures

Search personal financial disclosures filed by U.S. Senators and candidates.

Congress.gov – Votes, Bills & Congressional Record

Track federal bills, votes, sponsors, and official legislative records.

Benefits & Help

Find government programs that can help you.

USA.gov Benefits Finder

Find federal and state assistance programs you may qualify for.

Social Security Administration (SSA)

Apply for and manage retirement, disability, and SSI benefits.

Medicare

Explore Medicare coverage options for seniors and eligible individuals.

Healthcare.gov

Find and enroll in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans.

Veterans Affairs (VA.gov)

Access healthcare, disability, education, and other benefits for veterans.

Unemployment Insurance (Federal Guidance)

Learn how unemployment insurance works and find your state's office.