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United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
Seal of the Department of Homeland Security
Flag of the United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
Incumbent
Kristie Canegallo
Acting
 since July 21, 2023
Department of Homeland Security
StyleMs. Deputy Secretary (informal)
The Honorable (formal)
Status Chief operating officer
Reports to Secretary
AppointerThe President
with the Senate advice and consent
Term lengthNo fixed term
Formation2003
(21 years ago)
 (2003)
First holder Gordon R. England
Succession 1st in DHS succession
Salary Executive Schedule, level II
Website www.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

No. Portrait Deputy Secretary Took office Left office Time in office Party President
1
Gordon R. England
England, Gordon Gordon R. England
(born 1937)
January 24, 2003October 1, 2003250 days RepublicanBush, George George W. Bush ( R)
2
James Loy
Loy, James James Loy
(born 1942)
October 1, 2003March 1, 20051 year, 151 days IndependentBush, George George W. Bush ( R)
3
Michael P. Jackson
Jackson, Michael Michael P. Jackson
(born 1954)
March 10, 2005October 26, 20072 years, 230 days IndependentBush, George George W. Bush ( R)
4
Paul A. Schneider
Schneider, Paul Paul A. Schneider
(born 1944)
June 5, 2008February 11, 2009251 days IndependentBush, George George W. Bush ( R)
Barack Obama ( D)
5
Jane Holl Lute
Lute, Jane Jane Holl Lute
(born 1956)
April 3, 2009April 9, 20134 years, 6 days IndependentObama, Barack Barack Obama ( D)
Rand Beers[1]
Beers, Rand Rand Beers [1]
(born 1942)
Acting
April 9, 2013September 6, 2013150 days DemocraticObama, Barack Barack Obama ( D)
Rafael Borras[2]
Borras, Rafael Rafael Borras [2]
Acting
September 26, 2013December 23, 201388 days IndependentObama, Barack Barack Obama ( D)
6
Alejandro Mayorkas
Mayorkas, Alejandro Alejandro Mayorkas
(born 1959)
December 23, 2013October 28, 20162 years, 310 days DemocraticObama, Barack Barack Obama ( D)
Russell Deyo[3]
Deyo, Russell Russell Deyo [3]
Acting
November 1, 2016April 4, 2017154 days IndependentObama, Barack Barack Obama ( D)
Donald Trump ( R)
7
Elaine Duke
Duke, Elaine Elaine Duke
(born 1958)
April 10, 2017April 15, 20181 year, 5 days RepublicanTrump, Donald Donald Trump ( R)
Claire Grady[4]
Duke, Elaine Claire Grady [4]
Acting
April 16, 2018April 10, 2019359 days IndependentTrump, Donald Donald Trump ( R)
David Pekoske[5]
Pekoske, David David Pekoske [5]
(born 1955)
Acting
April 11, 2019November 13, 2019216 days IndependentTrump, Donald Donald Trump ( R)
Ken Cuccinelli[6]
Cuccinelli, Ken Ken Cuccinelli [6]
(born 1968)
Acting
November 13, 2019January 20, 20211 year, 68 days RepublicanTrump, Donald Donald Trump ( R)
David Pekoske[5]
Pekoske, David David Pekoske [5]
(born 1955)
Acting
January 20, 2021June 24, 2021155 days IndependentBiden, Joe Joe Biden ( D)
8
John K. Tien
Tien, John John K. TienJune 24, 2021July 20, 20232 years, 26 days IndependentBiden, Joe Joe Biden ( D)
Kristie Canegallo[7]
Canegallo, Kristie Kristie Canegallo [7]
(born 1979)
Acting
July 21, 2023Incumbent252 days DemocraticBiden, Joe Joe 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

  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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