United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security

United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
Seal of the Department of Homeland Security
Flag of the United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
since July 21, 2023
United States Department of Homeland Security
StyleMs. Deputy Secretary (informal)
The Honorable (formal)
StatusChief operating officer
Reports toUnited States Secretary of Homeland Security
AppointerThe President of the United States
with the Senate advice and consent
Term lengthNo fixed term
Formation2003
(21 years ago) (2003)
First holderGordon R. England
Succession1st in DHS succession
SalaryExecutive Schedule, level II
Websitewww.dhs.gov

The deputy secretary of homeland security is the chief operating officer of the United States Department of Homeland Security, with responsibility for managing day-to-day operations. The department has over 208,000 employees and an annual budget of more than $48.5 billion.[1]

If the secretary of homeland security dies, resigns, or is otherwise unable to perform the functions and duties of the office, the deputy secretary is to serve as an acting secretary.[2]

The deputy secretary is appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate.[2] The position of Deputy Secretary was created along with the creation of the Department of Homeland Security in 2002.[3] The deputy secretary is paid $168,000 annually.

List of deputy secretaries of homeland security

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No. Portrait Deputy Secretary Took office Left office Time in office Party President
1
Gordon R. England
England, GordonGordon R. England
(born 1937)		January 24, 2003October 1, 2003250 daysRepublicanBush, GeorgeGeorge W. Bush (R)
2
James Loy
Loy, JamesJames Loy
(born 1942)		October 1, 2003March 1, 20051 year, 151 daysIndependentBush, GeorgeGeorge W. Bush (R)
3
Michael P. Jackson
Jackson, MichaelMichael P. Jackson
(born 1954)		March 10, 2005October 26, 20072 years, 230 daysIndependentBush, GeorgeGeorge W. Bush (R)
4
Paul A. Schneider
Schneider, PaulPaul A. Schneider
(born 1944)		June 5, 2008February 11, 2009251 daysIndependentBush, GeorgeGeorge W. Bush (R)
Barack Obama (D)
5
Jane Holl Lute
Lute, JaneJane Holl Lute
(born 1956)		April 3, 2009April 9, 20134 years, 6 daysIndependentObama, BarackBarack Obama (D)
–
Rand Beers[1]
Beers, RandRand Beers[1]
(born 1942)
Acting		April 9, 2013September 6, 2013150 daysDemocraticObama, BarackBarack Obama (D)
–
Rafael Borras[2]
Borras, RafaelRafael Borras[2]
Acting		September 26, 2013December 23, 201388 daysIndependentObama, BarackBarack Obama (D)
6
Alejandro Mayorkas
Mayorkas, AlejandroAlejandro Mayorkas
(born 1959)		December 23, 2013October 28, 20162 years, 310 daysDemocraticObama, BarackBarack Obama (D)
–
Russell Deyo[3]
Deyo, RussellRussell Deyo[3]
Acting		November 1, 2016April 4, 2017154 daysIndependentObama, BarackBarack Obama (D)
Donald Trump (R)
7
Elaine Duke
Duke, ElaineElaine Duke
(born 1958)		April 10, 2017April 15, 20181 year, 5 daysRepublicanTrump, DonaldDonald Trump (R)
–
Claire Grady[4]
Duke, ElaineClaire Grady[4]
Acting		April 16, 2018April 10, 2019359 daysIndependentTrump, DonaldDonald Trump (R)
–
David Pekoske[5]
Pekoske, DavidDavid Pekoske[5]
(born 1955)
Acting		April 11, 2019November 13, 2019216 daysIndependentTrump, DonaldDonald Trump (R)
–
Ken Cuccinelli[6]
Cuccinelli, KenKen Cuccinelli[6]
(born 1968)
Acting		November 13, 2019January 20, 20211 year, 68 daysRepublicanTrump, DonaldDonald Trump (R)
–
David Pekoske[5]
Pekoske, DavidDavid Pekoske[5]
(born 1955)
Acting		January 20, 2021June 24, 2021155 daysIndependentBiden, JoeJoe Biden (D)
8
John K. Tien
Tien, JohnJohn K. Tien
(born 1963)		June 24, 2021July 20, 20232 years, 26 daysIndependentBiden, JoeJoe Biden (D)
–
Kristie Canegallo[7]
Canegallo, KristieKristie Canegallo[7]
(born 1979)
Acting		July 21, 2023Incumbent1 year, 125 daysDemocraticBiden, JoeJoe Biden (D)

1 Rand Beers served as acting deputy secretary in his capacity as Undersecretary of Homeland Security for National Protection and Programs.

2 Rafael Borras served as acting deputy secretary in his capacity as Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Management.

3 Russell Deyo served as acting deputy secretary in his capacity as Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Management.

4 Claire Grady served as acting deputy secretary in her capacity as Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Management.

5 David Pekoske served as acting deputy secretary in his capacity as Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration.

6 Ken Cuccinelli served as the senior official performing the duties of deputy secretary in his capacity as acting director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. His tenure was ruled unlawful.

7 Kristie Canegallo served as acting deputy secretary in her capacity as chief of staff.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Deputy Secretary Paul A. Schneider". Archived from the original on June 4, 2008. Retrieved June 9, 2008.
  2. ^ a b "US Code: Title 6,113. Other officers". Retrieved September 25, 2007.
  3. ^ "Search Results – THOMAS (Library of Congress)". Retrieved September 25, 2007.
  4. ^ "DHS Chief of Staff Kristie Canegallo to be Acting Deputy Secretary After Tien's Retirement". HSToday.us. Homeland Security Today. June 22, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
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