U.S. Federal Agency
NextDepartment of Commerce
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Read the key documents that describe what this agency wants to achieve, its performance to date, and what it plans to learn through research and evaluation
Strategic plan Performance plan & report Learning agendaMission
Create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity for all communities.
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Where is this agency headed?
Strategic goals are updated every four years and represent the broad outcomes and impacts an agency aspires to achieve over the course of an Administration's term. To advance those goals, agencies define more specific, targeted Objectives to complete.
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4YR Goal
1
Drive U.S. Innovation and Global Competitiveness
- Revitalize U.S. manufacturing and strengthen domestic supply chains
- Accelerate the development, commercialization, and deployment of critical and emerging technologies
- Increase international cooperation and commerce
- Protect national security interests and enforce trade rules
- Promote accessible, strong, and effective intellectual property rights to advance innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship
- Improve the Nation’s cybersecurity and protect Federal Government networks
- Advance U.S. leadership in the global commercial space industry
4YR Goal
2
Foster Inclusive Capitalism and Equitable Economic Growth
- Drive equitable, resilient, place-based economic development and job growth
- Build sustainable, employer-driven career pathways to meet employers’ need for talent and to connect Americans to quality jobs
- Advance entrepreneurship and high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises
- Expand affordable, high-quality broadband to every American
4YR Goal
3
Address the Climate Crisis Through Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience Efforts
- Increase the impact of climate data and services for decision makers through enhanced service delivery and improved weather, water, and climate forecasts
- Strengthen coastal resilience and advance conservation and restoration of lands and waters for current and future generations
- Accelerate development and deployment of clean technologies
- Embed climate considerations across Department programs
4YR Goal
4
Expand Opportunity and Discovery Through Data
- Implement evidence-based decision making within the Department of Commerce to increase program and policy impact
- Modernize economic and demographic statistics to better meet business, policymaker, and community needs
- Improve Commerce data usability and advance ethical, responsible, and equitable data practices
4YR Goal
5
Provide 21st Century Service with 21st Century Capabilities
- Effectively implement new Department of Commerce authorities and investments
- Optimize workforce and diversity, equity, and inclusion practices
- Equitably deliver exceptional customer experience
- Make Department facilities and operations more sustainable and efficient
- Modernize mission support processes and infrastructure