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Yes. The Department of Energy was created in 1977, partly in response to the OPEC oil embargo of 1973, and the rationing and inflated gasoline prices that followed. Former agencies included in the department were the Federal Energy Administration, the Energy Research and Development Administration, and the Federal Power Commission.
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What department is the most recent addition to the federal cabinet?
The newest Cabinet department is the Department of Homeland Security, created in 2003 in response to the attacks of September 11, 2001.
Which cabinet officer would responsible for federal railroad administration?
The department of transportation
How is Seniority of Cabinet heads in Federal Government determind?
By when the department was formed. (i.e. State - Homeland Security) By when the department was formed. (i.e. State - Homeland Security)
What is the president's cabinet?
The president's cabinet is made up of 15 Secretaries of the various departments of the federal government (State Department, Department of Commerce, Defense Department, etc) plus the Attorney General who heads Justice. They manage their departments and give the President information and advice about their area. Sometimes the Vice-president, the UN ambassador and other officials "of cabinet rank" are included in the cabinet.
Who is commissioner of agriculture in the US?
There has been no commissioner since the Department of Agriculture was made a cabinet-level federal agency in 1889. The current Secretary of the department is Tom Vilsack.
Which is not a federal cabinet department homeland security veterans affairs energy or foreign relations?
foreign relations
Is the head of the federal department in the president's cabinet?
That depends on the department. If the department is a Cabinet Level department (Defense, Interior, etc.) the head is a cabinet secretary, while other departments (Postal Service, Fish and Wildlife Department) are not Cabinet Level and therefore their heads are not cabinet secretaries.
What department is the most recent addition to the federal cabinet?
The newest Cabinet department is the Department of Homeland Security, created in 2003 in response to the attacks of September 11, 2001.
What Cabinet department has lightning bolt on its seal?
Department of Energy
What is the most recent Department to be added to the federal cabinet?
The Department of Homeland Security was a new department created in 2003.
Who is the head of the cabinet department?
Department of energy
What Cabinet department of the Federal government was established in November 2002?
United States Department of Homeland Security
Which cabinet department receives the most money within the federal budget?
HHS
Which cabinet officer would responsible for federal railroad administration?
The department of transportation
Which cabinet officer is responsible for electric power?
the department of energy
Does federal emergency management agency that falls under executive of the federal government and connected to a cabinet department?
FEMA now is a part of the Department of Homeland Security.
Is the Department of Transportation a federal department?
The US government has a cabinet-level Department of Transportation. However, most states also have their own Departments of Transportation.
