1. National Defense

Funds the nation’s military forces and defense activities, including operations, readiness, weapons systems, and defense-related research.

Code

050

2. International Affairs

Funds U.S. diplomacy, foreign assistance, international development, and related global engagement and security cooperation.

Code

150

3. General Science, Space, and Technology

Funds basic and applied research, space exploration, and federal science and technology programs not tied to a single mission area.

Code

250

4. Energy

Funds programs related to energy production, regulation, efficiency, infrastructure, and energy-related research and security.

Code

270

5. Natural Resources and Environment

Funds conservation and management of public lands and resources, environmental protection, and related science and stewardship.

Code

300

6. Agriculture

Funds farm and agricultural support programs, agricultural research, and nutrition and food safety activities classified under agriculture.

Code

350

7. Commerce and Housing Credit

Funds activities that support commerce and economic development and federal housing and credit programs (including certain loan and guarantee activities).

Code

370

8. Transportation

Funds transportation infrastructure, safety, operations, and related programs across aviation, highways, transit, rail, and maritime modes.

Code

400

9. Community and Regional Development

Funds place-based programs that support community development, housing and urban initiatives, regional planning, and disaster recovery.

Code

450

10. Education, Training, Employment, and Social Services

Funds education programs and workforce development, job training, and social service supports aimed at improving opportunity and employment outcomes.

Code

500

11. Health

Funds federal health programs other than Medicare, including public health, biomedical research, health services, and health coverage activities classified outside Medicare.

Code

550

12. Medicare

Funds the federal Medicare program—health insurance for eligible seniors and people with certain disabilities—including benefits and program administration.

Code

570

13. Income Security

Funds programs that provide financial assistance or safety-net support to individuals and families, excluding Social Security and Medicare.

Code

600

14. Social Security

Funds Social Security benefits and related administration, primarily retirement, disability, and survivors insurance payments.

Code

650

15. Veterans Benefits and Services

Funds benefits and services for veterans, including health care, disability compensation, education benefits, and related support.

Code

700

16. Administration of Justice

Funds federal law enforcement, courts, corrections, immigration enforcement, and related justice and public safety activities.

Code

750

17. General Government

Funds general federal government operations not captured elsewhere, including legislative functions, executive management, tax administration, and central services.

Code

800

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