Here’s a snapshot of the mission and history of the 19 independent agencies President Trump said he would stop funding entirely under his “budget blueprint.” Trump’s proposal also calls for deep cuts in other agencies and departments, including the Environmental Protection Agency and the State Department, and shifts federal resources to defense. Established: 1980Appalachian Regional CommissionStated mission: The Appalachian Regional Commission's mission is to innovate, partner and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia. Established: 1965Chemical Safety BoardStated mission: The Chemical Safety Board is an independent federal agency charged with investigating industrial chemical accidents. These include projects in six priority areas: disaster services, economic opportunity, education, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, and veterans and military families through CNCS’s core programs: AmeriCorps, Senior Corps and the Social Innovation Fund. Established: 2000Denali CommissionStated mission: The Denali Commission is an independent federal agency designed to provide critical utilities, infrastructure and economic support throughout Alaska.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 16, 2017 16:41 UTC