Summary

Summary of Executive Order on Sub-Cabinet Appointments

Purpose

The executive order aims to nominate individuals for various sub-cabinet positions in the U.S. federal government, following resignations of previous officials. The intent is to fill critical roles across multiple departments to ensure continuity in governance and public service.

Actions Taken

President Trump has nominated the following individuals to key positions:

• Department of Defense

• Keith Bass: Assistant Secretary of Defense

• Elbridge Colby: Under Secretary of Defense for Policy

• Stephen Feinberg: Deputy Secretary of Defense

• Michael Duffy: Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment

• Emil Michael: Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

• Health and Human Services

• Jayanta Bhattacharya: Director of the National Institutes of Health

• Martin Makary: Commissioner of Food and Drugs

• Mehmet Oz: Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

• Department of Homeland Security

• Todd Blanche: Deputy Attorney General

• Troy Edgar: Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security

• Rodney Scott: Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection

• Department of Agriculture

• Dudley Hoskins: Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs

• Stephen Vaden: Deputy Secretary of Agriculture

• Luke Lindberg: Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs

• Department of Energy

• Darío Gil: Under Secretary for Science

• Preston Griffith: Under Secretary of Energy

• Social Security Administration

• Frank Bisignano: Commissioner of Social Security

Expected Impact

The appointments are anticipated to enhance leadership and operational capacity within various agencies, promoting effective governance. Each nominee brings experience relevant to their designated roles, which may lead to improved policy execution and departmental functions. It is also expected that filling these vacancies will bolster stability within the federal administration and facilitate ongoing initiatives across multiple sectors.