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Acting Secretary David Pekoske

Acting Secretary David Pekoske

Last Updated: | Press Releases

Acting Secretary Pekoske Directs TSA to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19 Through the Transportation System

The Acting Secretary of Homeland Security announced the issuance of a National Emergency Determination to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This determination enables TSA to implement President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel.

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Acting DHS Secretary Pekoske Extends Temporary Protected Status for Syria

DHS Acting Secretary Pekoske announced an 18-month extension and re-designation of Syria’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation. This action enables over 6,700 eligible Syrian nationals (and individuals without nationality who last resided in Syria) to retain their TPS through September 2022 and allows approximately 1,800 additional individuals to file initial applications to obtain such status.

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DHS Issues a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin, January 27, 2021

The Acting Secretary of Homeland Security has issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin today after consultation with the intelligence community and law enforcement partners.

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Statement from Acting Secretary Pekoske on Strengthening Buy American Provisions

The Acting Secretary released the following statement in support of the Presidential Executive Order titled “Strengthening Buy American Provisions, Ensuring Future of America is Made in America by All of America’s Workers.”

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Statement from Acting Secretary Pekoske on the 59th Presidential Inauguration

The Acting Secretary released the following statement commending the men and women of the U.S. Secret Service for their efforts to secure the 59th Presidential Inauguration:

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Memorandum from Acting Secretary Pekoske on Immigration Enforcement Policies

On January 20, 2021, Acting Secretary Pekoske signed a memorandum directing DHS components to review immigration enforcement policies and set interim policies for civil enforcement. Beginning January 22, 2021, DHS will pause removals for certain noncitizens ordered deported to ensure we have a fair and effective immigration enforcement system focused on protecting national security, border security, and public safety.