Department of Energy

At a glance

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) is responsible for policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material. Its responsibilities include the nation’s nuclear weapons program, nuclear reactor production for the United States Navy, energy conservation, energy-related research, radioactive waste disposal, and domestic energy production.

The DOE is a Cabinet-level department with over 14,000 Federal employees and over 90,000 contract employees. DOE operates 17 national laboratories and technical facilities for research and development.

"The vast amount of waste and sheer stupidity in government - from the Pentagon to the Food and Drug Administration - could fill committee agendas for years." - Tom Coburn

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A Path Forward

The Department of Energy has various energy related initiatives and programs. Among them are advancing energy and nuclear security, promoting scientific discovery and innovation, and ensuring environmental responsibility. The DOE has administered many scientific breakthroughs that have shaped our country, and indeed, our world. It is essential that the department focus on keeping the U.S. as energy independent as possible by harnessing our existing energy infrastructure while fostering new forms of energy, so energy is affordable for all Americans.

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25.86 Billion Annual Budget

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14,000 Government Employees

Budget Growth 2012 - 2016

$3.53 Trillion

Annual budget for the federal government

$25.86 Billion

Percentage of Federal Budget


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