Security Policy Alert: TSA Administrator David Pekoske Serving as Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary

January 20, 2021

As AAAE previously reported, as of 12:01 p.m. ET today, TSA Administrator David Pekoske is serving as the Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security as the Senate considers the confirmation of Alejandro Mayorkas. Yesterday, the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing for Mayorkas as the next Secretary of Homeland Security. (See the AAAE Airport Alert for a summary of the hearing.) 

In a message to TSA employees today, Pekoske reported that, in accordance with TSA'™s order of succession, Security Operations Executive Assistant Administrator Darby Lajoye will become the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator. Operations Support Executive Assistant Administrator Stacey Fitzmaurice will become the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Administrator. These temporary appointments will remain in effect while Pekoske is assigned to the Department.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need any additional information.