The Acting Secretary released the following statement on the National Special Security Event designation for the inauguration of President-elect Biden:

 “In light of events of the past week and the evolving security landscape leading up to the inauguration and at the recommendation of Secret Service Director James Murray, I have instructed the U.S. Secret Service to begin the National Special Security Event operations for the 2021 Inauguration effective Wednesday, January 13^th instead of January 19^th. Our federal, state, and local partners will continue to coordinate their plans and position resources for this important event.”