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Department of Commerce

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At a glance
Type
Cabinet departments
Removal of leadership
Removable at will
Appointed by
Secretary appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate
Structure
Cabinet department · led by the Secretary of Commerce
Term
No fixed term
Funding
Annual appropriations
Independence
Direct presidential control
What it does

The Department of Commerce works to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity by promoting trade, supporting business, and advancing technology and innovation. Through its bureaus it gathers economic and demographic data (Census Bureau), forecasts weather and studies the oceans (NOAA), grants patents and trademarks (USPTO), sets measurement and technology standards (NIST), and administers export controls. It serves businesses, scientists, and the general public nationwide.

TradeScienceEconomyTechnologyStatistics
Where it sits
Sub-agencies & components (18)
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How it fits
U.S. ConstitutionAct to Establish the Department of Commerce and Labor (Feb. 14, 1903); reorganized and redesignated the Department of Commerce by the Act of March 4, 1913 (1903)DOCRules & actions

Created by Congress under the Act to Establish the Department of Commerce and Labor (Feb. 14, 1903); reorganized and redesignated the Department of Commerce by the Act of March 4, 1913 (15 U.S.C. 1501 (Act of Feb. 14, 1903, ch. 552, 32 Stat. 825; Act of Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, 37 Stat. 736)), it acts within the authority that statute grants. Its actions are subject to judicial review and to congressional oversight and funding.

Recent actions

Methionine From France, Japan, and Spain: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty OrdersOctober 5, 2026
Commerce Department
Melamine From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty OrderOctober 5, 2026
Commerce Department
Mattresses From Poland: Preliminary Intent To Rescind Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025October 5, 2026
Commerce Department
Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate From the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation: Final Results of the Expedited Fifth Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty OrdersOctober 5, 2026
Commerce Department
Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Türkiye: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025; CorrectionOctober 5, 2026
Commerce Department
Certain Potassium Phosphate Salts From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty OrderOctober 5, 2026
Commerce Department
Potassium Phosphate Salts From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty OrderOctober 5, 2026
Commerce Department
Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty OrderOctober 5, 2026
Commerce Department
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