Bureau of the Public Debt in the United States

The Bureau of the Public Debt was established on June 30, 1940, pursuant
to the Reorganization Act of 1939 (31 U.S.C. 306).

The Bureau’s mission is to borrow the money needed to operate the Federal
Government, account for the resulting public debt, and provide reimbursable
support to Federal agencies. The Bureau ful?lls its mission through ?ve
programs: wholesale securities services, Government agency investment services,
retail securities services, summary debt accounting, and franchise services.

The Bureau auctions and issues Treasury bills, notes, and bonds and
manages the U.S. Savings Bond Program. It issues, services, and redeems bonds
through a nationwide network of issuing and paying agents. It provides daily and
other periodic reports to account for the composition and size of the debt.
In addition, the Bureau implements the regulations for the Government securities
market. These regulations provide for investor protection while maintaining a fair and liquid market for Government securities.

Sources of Information

Electronic Access
Information about the public debt, U.S. Savings Bonds, Treasur bills, notes, and bonds, and other Treasury securities is available through
the Internet at www.treasurydirect.gov. Forms and publications may be ordered
electronically at the same address.

Employment
General employment inquiries should be addressed to the Bureau of the Public Debt, Division of Human Resources, Recruitment and
Classi?cation Branch, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328. Phone, 304–480–6144.

Savings Bonds
Savings bonds are continuously on sale at more than 40,000 financial institutions and their
branches in virtually every locality in the United States. Information about
bonds is provided by such issuing agents. Savings bonds may also be purchased
and held in an online account. Current rate information is available at www.
treasurydirect.gov or by calling 800–4US–BOND (800–487–2663). Requests for information about all series of savings bonds, savings notes, and retirement
plans or individual retirement bonds should be addressed to the Bureau of the
Public Debt, Department of the Treasury, 200 Third Street, Parkersburg, WV
26106–1328. Phone, 304–480–7711.

Treasury Securities
Information inquiries regarding the purchase of Treasury bills, bonds, and notes should
be addressed to a Treasury Direct contact center or to the Bureau of the Public
Debt, 200 Third Street, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328. Phone, 800–722–2678.

For more information, contact the Director, Public and Legislative Affairs, Office of the Commissioner, Bureau of the Public Debt, Washington, DC 20239–0001. Phone, 202–504–3502. Internet, http://www.publicdebt.treas.gov.