What Is home.treasury.gov? A Guide to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Website

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home.treasury.gov is the official website of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the federal department that manages federal finances, collects taxes and duties, enforces finance and tax laws, and works to protect the nation's financial systems. Use it when you need official Treasury information, data, press releases, or entry points to Treasury services organized by audience.

Who the Site Serves

The homepage organizes its main content around four audience groups, which is the fastest way to find the section relevant to you:

Audience section Use it if you are…
The Public An individual looking for general Treasury information or consumer-facing resources
Businesses A company seeking Treasury-related guidance or programs
Financial Institutions An institution looking for regulatory or compliance information
Government A government user looking for interagency or official resources

What You'll Find on the Site

Leadership and mission

The homepage features the Secretary of the Treasury and links to the department's role. As of the site content reviewed, Scott Bessent is identified as the 79th Secretary of the Treasury, sworn in on January 28, 2025.

Press releases and announcements

The site publishes official Treasury press releases, including enforcement actions, sanctions-related announcements, and statements. Examples from the page include FinCEN alerts tied to "Operation Economic Outcast," a statement from the Secretary for the World Bank Development Committee and IMF International Monetary and Financial Committee, and announced enforcement actions against Bank of America.

Treasury data

The Treasury Data Center publishes interest rate statistics on a daily basis, including:

  • Treasury Par Yield Curve Rates
  • Treasury Par Real Yield Curve Rates
  • Treasury Bill Rates
  • Treasury Long-Term Rates and Extrapolation Factors
  • Treasury Real Long-Term Rate Averages

The homepage displays a Daily Treasury Par Yield Curve (CMT Rates) table with maturities from 1 month to 30 years.

Tools and programs

The site links to tools such as OFAC financial sanctions programs, including sanctions programs, country information, and related resources.

How to Use It

  1. Start from your audience section — The Public, Businesses, Financial Institutions, or Government — to reach content written for your situation.
  2. Check press releases for official announcements and enforcement news.
  3. Go to the Treasury Data Center if you need daily interest rate statistics; the yield curve table is updated on a daily basis according to the site.
  4. Use the sanctions tools if you need OFAC program or country information.

What to Keep in Mind

  • This is a government information and data site, not a consumer banking portal; the page evidence does not indicate consumer account services or pricing.
  • Content reflects official Treasury positions and announcements; verify time-sensitive figures (such as rates) against the current page, since the displayed table carries a specific date.
  • The site is in English (en-us), so plan accordingly if you need translated materials.