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United States Deputy Attorney General

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Deputy Attorney General of the United States of America
Seal of the Department of Justice
Incumbent
Lisa Monaco
since April 21, 2021
United States Department of Justice
Reports toUnited States Attorney General
AppointerPresident of the United States
with advice and consent of the Senate
FormationMay 24, 1950
First holderA. Devitt Vanech
SalaryExecutive Schedule, Level II
Websitewww.justice.gov/dag

The United States Deputy Attorney General is the second highest ranking official in the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). The Deputy Attorney General manages the day-to-day activities of the Department of Justice. It may act as Attorney General during the absence of the Attorney General. President of the United States appoints the Deputy Attorney General with the advice and consent of the United States Senate. The Office of the Deputy Attorney General was created in 1950.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "DOJ: JMD: MPS: Functions Manual: Attorney General". Retrieved 2009-01-25.
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