Established in 1862, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is one of the largest producers of security documents in the United States. The bureau prints currency notes for delivery to the Federal Reserve System. It also produces passports, materials for the Department of Homeland Security, military identification cards, and immigration and naturalization certificates. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing maintains printing facilities in Texas and Washington, D.C. In addition, it supports other federal agencies in document security matters. The bureau processes claims for the redemption of mutilated currency. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is involved in the research and development of automation and counterfeit deterrent technologies for use in security documents and production processes. It is a part of the Department of the Treasury, which is governed by the United States.