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Pedro M. Allende confirmed as DHS Under Secretary for Science and Technology

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The confirmation of Pedro M. Allende as Under Secretary for Science and Technology has occurred.

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Pedro M. Allende has been confirmed as the Under Secretary for Science and Technology at the Department of Homeland Security and outlined his priorities for the Science and Technology Directorate. He emphasized S&T’s role in research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) to deliver operational capabilities for frontline operators, announced the establishment of two new Program Executive Offices focused on airspace security and emergency response power, and highlighted upcoming national events that will test S&T capabilities.
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Congress and DHS records show Pedro M. Allende was confirmed and is serving as Under Secretary for Science and Technology. Congress.gov lists PN141-2 (Pedro Allende) and records his confirmation by the Senate on December 18, 2025; the Senate roll-call (Vote 655) also shows PN141-2 confirmed. The Department of Homeland Security’s press release (Jan 20, 2026) uses the quoted line and lists him as Under Secretary for Science and Technology. Verdict: True — official Senate confirmation records and DHS publications confirm the statement.

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  1. Update · Jan 20, 2026, 09:33 PMTrue
    Congress and DHS records show Pedro M. Allende was confirmed and is serving as Under Secretary for Science and Technology. Congress.gov lists PN141-2 (Pedro Allende) and records his confirmation by the Senate on December 18, 2025; the Senate roll-call (Vote 655) also shows PN141-2 confirmed. The Department of Homeland Security’s press release (Jan 20, 2026) uses the quoted line and lists him as Under Secretary for Science and Technology. Verdict: True — official Senate confirmation records and DHS publications confirm the statement.
  2. Original article · Jan 20, 2026
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