The Federal Programs Branch litigates on behalf of approximately 100 departments and federal agencies, Cabinet officers, and other government officials. The Branch's caseload consists primarily of defending suits that challenge actions of Government agencies and officers in which the plaintiffs seek injunctive or declaratory relief. The Branch also handles sensitive Title VII employment discrimination cases, including class actions. In addition, the Federal Programs Branch brings actions in the name of the United States or federal agencies to enforce Government rights, functions and certain claims for monetary relief.

The Federal Programs Branch is located at 20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530.The Branch's twelve subject matter areas are as follows:

Area 1—Affirmative Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement, Financial Institutions, & Third Party Subpoenas

Area 2—Federal Employment (Non-Discrimination)

Area 3—Government Information

Area 4—Health, Human Services, & Education

Area 5—Housing & Community Development (includes HUD & FEMA)

Area 6—National Security, National Defense, & Foreign Policy (includes Defense, State, FBI, & Intelligence Community)

Area 7—Agriculture, Energy, & Interior

Area 8—Foreign and Domestic Commerce (includes Commerce & Treasury)

Area 9—Government Corporations & Miscellaneous Litigation

Area 10—Employment Discrimination

Area 11—Labor, Transportation, Veterans Affairs, & Social Security

Area 12—Department of Justice (BOP, ATF, Second Amendment Litigation, not FBI) & Department of Homeland Security

A helpful source for contact information for supervisors within each Area of the Federal Programs Branch can be found in the routinely updated internal compendium “Expertise in the Civil Division.”

[updated April 2018]