Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Commerce
Headline: Establishes Succession Order for Department of Commerce Officials
What it does: Department of Commerce officials must follow the listed order to act as Secretary when the Secretary cannot perform duties.
- Specifies who will act as Secretary when Secretary is unable to serve.
- Bars officials serving in acting roles from succeeding under this order.
- Revokes prior Commerce succession order from 2001 and a 2002 memorandum.
Summary
This order sets a clear line of who will act as Secretary of Commerce if the Secretary dies, resigns, or cannot serve. It lists nine officials in a specific order, names exceptions for acting officeholders and eligibility under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, and says the President may choose someone different where allowed.
It also cancels a previous 2001 order and a 2002 memorandum. The change ensures continuity of leadership in the Department of Commerce.
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