# President Joe Biden Announces Acting Federal Agency Leadership

Joe Biden′s second statement and release, 2021-01-20
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
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