Independet agencys are always located inside cabinet?

Independent agencies are not always located within cabinet departments; rather, they exist outside the traditional cabinet structure of the executive branch. While they may report to the president or Congress, their independence allows them to operate with a degree of autonomy, focusing on specific regulatory or administrative functions. Examples include the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which serve specialized purposes that may not align directly with cabinet-level priorities.