Jeremy Pelter
American government official
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Jeremy E. Pelter is an American government official who served as the acting United States secretary of commerce from January 20 to February 21, 2025 and as acting United States deputy secretary of commerce from February to June 2025. He formally serves as the U.S. deputy assistant secretary of commerce for administration.[1][2]
Jeremy Pelter | |
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| Acting United States Deputy Secretary of Commerce | |
| In office February 21, 2025 – June 26, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Secretary | Howard Lutnick |
| Preceded by | Don Graves |
| Succeeded by | Paul Dabbar |
| Acting United States Secretary of Commerce | |
| In office January 20, 2025 – February 21, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Gina Raimondo |
| Succeeded by | Howard Lutnick |
| Personal details | |
| Education | Indiana University Bloomington (BA) University of Maryland, University College (MS) |
Education
Pelter earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Indiana University, and an Master of Science in management from the University of Maryland University College.[3]
Career
Before working at the Department of Commerce, he served as the U.S. Small Business Administration in several financial and operational roles. His first senior executive service role as chief financial officer and director of administration for the Economics and Statistics Administration.[2]
Pelter served as a senior advisor to the United States Deputy Secretary of Commerce, then as deputy under secretary for industry and security. He then became the deputy assistant secretary for administration.[2]
Pelter was appointed the acting United States secretary of commerce by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025.[4] He has "performed the non-exclusive functions and duties" of the deputy commerce secretary since the confirmation of Secretary Howard Lutnick.[2]
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