Budget & Performance

Staffing and Budget

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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is a world-class law enforcement organization committed to safeguarding lives by protecting the public from violent crime. ATF protects the public from crimes involving firearms, explosives, arson, and the diversion of tobacco products; regulates lawful commerce in firearms and explosives; and provides worldwide support to law enforcement, public safety, and industry partners.

In fiscal year (FY) 2023, ATF had 5,281 employees, including 2,597 special agents and 862 industry operations investigators. Its FY 2023 enacted budget was approximately $1.6 billion.

Facts and Figures for FY 2023

Congressional Budget Submissions

Year	PDF	Word	Excel or PDF
FY 2025	Congressional Budget Submission	--	Exhibits
FY 2024	Congressional Budget Submission	--	Exhibits
FY 2023	Congressional Budget Submission	--	Exhibits
FY 2022	Congressional Budget Submission	--	Exhibits
FY 2021	Congressional Budget Submission	--	Exhibits
FY 2020	Congressional Budget Submission	--	Exhibits
FY 2019	Congressional Budget Submission	--	Exhibits
FY 2018	Congressional Budget Submission	--	Exhibits
FY 2017	Congressional Budget Submission	--	Exhibits
FY 2016	Congressional Budget Submission	--	Exhibits
FY 2015	Congressional Budget Submission	--	Exhibits
FY 2014	Congressional Budget Submission	Justification	Exhibits
FY 2013	Congressional Budget Submission	Justification	Exhibits
FY 2012	Congressional Budget Submission	Justification	Exhibits
FY 2011	Congressional Budget Submission	Justification	Exhibits
FY 2010	Congressional Budget Submission	Justification	Exhibits
FY 2009	Congressional Budget Submission	Justification	Exhibits

Last Updated: March 5, 2025