DHS Office of Strategy, Policy, and 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, and creating a new Senate-confirmed Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Strategy, Policy, and Plans position.

Overview
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

Chad Wolf was confirmed by the Senate as the first Under Secretary on November 13, 2019. 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.

List of Under Secretaries

 * 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