President Joe Biden Announces Acting Federal Agency Leadership

WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced the acting agency leadership across the administration to assist in the next phase of the transition of government. These individuals, nearly all of whom are career civil servants, will temporarily lead federal agencies while Cabinet nominees continue moving through the confirmation process.

These public servants have significant experience in the agencies they will now temporarily lead. They will play an important role as the Biden administration prepares to coordinate a whole-of-government approach to tackle the challenges facing the nation, restore trust in our government, and ensure the federal government—and its many agencies—serves the American people.

President Joe Biden said, “These public servants, like so many across the federal government, are dedicated to serving the American people, not a political party or agenda. Their experience in government and commitment to service will allow this administration to take the reins as we prepare to get the pandemic under control and our economy moving once again. I am thankful for their willingness to step-up to lead during these difficult times and help us make sure the government continues to operate and serve the American people. Together, we are restoring trust in the federal government and building our nation back better.”

Vice President Kamala Harris said, “Protecting our nation’s interests abroad, rebuilding our economy, and confronting the coronavirus pandemic requires a team of dedicated experts. The acting leaders announced today are more than capable of helping with this incredible task. Many of them have dedicated their careers to public service, and I, on behalf of a grateful nation, am thankful for their willingness to temporarily serve in these critical first days of the administration.”

The following individuals will serve in acting capacities across the Biden-Harris administration until permanent leadership can be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

Central Intelligence Agency, David Cohen

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Dave Uejio

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Kevin Shea

Department of Commerce, Wynn Coggins

Department of Defense, David Norquist

Department of Education, Phil Rosenfelt

Department of Energy, David Huizenga

Department of Health and Human Services, Norris Cochran

Department of Homeland Security, David Pekoske

Department of Housing and Urban Development, Matt Ammonn

Department of Interior, Scott de la Vega

Department of Justice, Monty Wilkinson

Department of Labor, Al Stewart

Department of State, Dan Smith

Department of Transportation, Lana Hurdle

Department of Treasury, Andy Baukol

Department of Veterans Affairs, Dat Tran

Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Lora Shiao

Environmental Protection Agency, Jane Nishida

General Services Administration, Katy Kale

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Steve Jurczyk

National Endowment for the Arts, Ann Eilers

National Endowment for the Humanities, Adam Wolfson

Office of Management and Budget, Rob Fairweather

Office of National Drug Control Policy, Regina LaBelle

Office of Personnel Management, Kathy McGettigan

Peace Corps, Carol Spahn

Small Business Administration, Tami Perriello

Social Security Administration, Andrew Saul

U.S. Agency for Global Media, Kelu Chao

U.S. Agency for International Development, Gloria Steele

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, Dev Jagadesan

U.S. Mission to the United Nations, Rich Mills

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Maria Pagan