Law Dictionary Definitions

Bureau of International Labor Affairs. A unit in the U.S. Department of Labor responsible for helping formulate policy on international matters that affect American workers. • For example, the Bureau compiles and publishes worldwide data on child-labor practices and on foreign labor markets and programs. It also studies the labor consequences of immigration proposals and…

Bureau of Intelligence and Research.A unit in the U.S. Department of State responsible for coordinating activities ofU.S. intelligence agencies to ensure consistency with U.S. foreign policy. The Bureau also monitors foreign public and media opinions. — Abbr. INR.[Blacks Law 8th]

Bureau of Industry and Security.A unit in the U.S. Department of Commerce responsible for issuing export licenses and enforcing export-control laws. • The Bureau is charged with furthering U.S. national-security, foreign-policy, and economic interests while furthering the growth of U.S. exports. It was named the Bureau of Export Administration until 2002. — Abbr. BIS.[Blacks Law…

Bureau of Indian Affairs.A unit in the U.S. Department of the Interior responsible for helping Indian and Alaskan native people manage their affairs under the trust relationship with the U.S., and for promoting programs for their benefit. • Originally created as part of the War Department in 1824, the Bureau was transferred to the Interior…

Bureau of Export Administration.The former name of a bureau in the U.S. Department of Commerce that issues export licenses and enforces export-control laws. • The unit’s name was changed in 2002 to the Bureau of Industry and Security. — Abbr. BXA.[Blacks Law 8th]

Bureau of Engraving and Printing.A unit in the U.S. Department of the Treasury responsible for designing and printing the nation’s paper currency, postage stamps, Treasury securities, and other documents. — Abbr. BEP.[Blacks Law 8th]

Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs.A unit in the U.S. Department of State responsible for developing policy on international matters relating to food, communications, energy, air transportation, and maritime affairs. — Abbr. EB.[Blacks Law 8th]

Bureau of Economic Analysis. A unit in the U.S. Department of Commerce responsible for compiling and analyzing data about the U.S. economy. • It is a part of the Department’s Economics and Statistics Administration. — Abbr. BEA.[Blacks Law 8th]

Bureau of Diplomatic Security.A unit in the U.S. Department of State responsible for developing security programs for diplomats and American interests worldwide. • It also operates the Diplomatic Courier Service and supervises the transportation of classified documents and materials. — Abbr. DS.[Blacks Law 8th]

Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.A unit in the U.S. Department of State responsible for developing policy on human rights and freedoms and for preparing the annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. — Abbr. DRL.[Blacks Law 8th]