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Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Strategy, Policy, and Plans
Seal of the Department of Homeland Security
since August 10, 2021
United States Department of Homeland Security
StyleMr Under Secretary
Reports toSecretary of Homeland Security
Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
AppointerThe President
with Senate advice and consent
Term lengthNo fixed term
Formation2017
First holderChad Wolf
Succession5th in Secretary succession
DeputyPrincipal Deputy Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Strategy, Policy, and Plans
SalaryExecutive Schedule, level III
Websitewww.dhs.gov/office-strategy-policy-plans

The Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans is part of the United States Department of Homeland Security. It was created by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, replacing the former Office of Policy,[1] and creating a new Senate-confirmed Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Strategy, Policy, and Plans position.[2]

Overview

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DHS Policy is the mission-oriented, component-focused organization for the Secretary, Deputy, and the Component Heads, to:

  1. Advise the Secretary and Deputy Secretary
  2. Develop policy, including representing the Department in Interagency fora
  3. Coordinate and unify policy positions
  4. Lead and coordinate international engagement and negotiations
  5. Operate programs (REAL ID and Visa Waiver Program)
  6. Lead the development of operational and resource allocation guidance
  7. Develop strategies
  8. Develop operational plans
  9. Collect, maintain, and report immigration data[3]

Chad Wolf was confirmed by the Senate as the first Under Secretary on November 13, 2019.[4] The current Under Secretary is Robert P. Silvers, who was confirmed by the US Senate on August 5, 2021, and sworn in on August 10.[5]

List of Under Secretaries

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  • James D. Nealon (acting), July 10, 2017 – February 8, 2018
  • Chad Wolf (acting), February 8, 2018 - November 13, 2019
  • Chad Wolf November 13, 2019 – January 20, 2021
  • Kelli Ann Burriesci (acting), January 20, 2021 – August 10, 2021
  • Robert P. Silvers August 10, 2021 – present

References

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  1. ^ Painter, William L. (8 October 2019). "Selected Homeland Security Issues in the 116th Congress" (PDF). Congressional Research Service. p. 38. Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 August 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Statement by Secretary Johnson on the Passage by Congress of the FY 2017 NDAA with Provisions for Strengthening the Department of Homeland Security". Department of Homeland Security. 27 December 2016. Archived from the original on 22 October 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  3. ^ "Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans | Homeland Security". www.dhs.gov. Retrieved 7 April 2024.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  4. ^ Hackman, Michelle (13 November 2019). "Chad Wolf Takes Over as Acting DHS Secretary". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on 13 November 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  5. ^ "PN456 – Nomination of Robert Peter Silvers for Department of Homeland Security, 117th Congress (2021–2022)". www.congress.gov. 9 June 2021. Archived from the original on 5 August 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
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