Deputy Secretary

Workforce Message from Secretary Mayorkas on the Designation of Kristie Canegallo as the Acting Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security

I am proud and excited to inform you that President Biden will designate Kristie Canegallo as the Acting Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. Kristie will assume her new role on July 21, 2023 following Deputy Secretary Tien’s retirement.

Message from Secretary Mayorkas and Deputy Secretary Tien on Operation Allies Welcome, One Year Later

Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) represents the best of our nation’s values and character and our tradition as a place of welcome and belonging.

Message from Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security John Tien

Yesterday, I had the privilege of being administered the Oath of Office publicly by Secretary Mayorkas to serve as the new Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security.  I am honored and humbled to serve as your Deputy, and to begin working alongside each of you.

DHS 2020 Combined Federal Campaign Kick Off Celebration

In this video, Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf officially kicks off the DHS 2020 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). As the DHS Honorary CFC Chairperson, Acting Secretary Wolf joins other CFC leaders in discussing the continuing need for support during a particularly challenging year. Featured DHS employees also speak to their CFC experiences.

Opening Statement As Prepared For Delivery By Acting Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli For Senate Hearing On Threats To The Homeland

Good morning Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Peters, and distinguished members of the committee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify.

Submitted Written Testimony Of Senior Official Performing The Duties Of The Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli Before The U.S. Senate Committee On The Judiciary Subcommittee On The Constitution On August 4th

Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Hirono and distinguished members of the Committee: 

Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) role in protecting against the continued assaults by criminals and violent extremists in the city of Portland, Oregon  and more specifically, the Federal Courthouse and federal law enforcement officers there.