119th Congress Nominee record
Sean Plankey
Latest nomination Department of Homeland Security
- Nomination records
- 2 nomination records
- Cited sources
- 2 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Sean Plankey is a cybersecurity executive and Coast Guard veteran with earlier energy-security and National Security Council policy roles.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- Previously served as principal deputy assistant secretary in the Energy Department's Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response. [2]
- Served as director for maritime cyber policy on the White House National Security Council. [2]
- His private-sector experience includes cybersecurity work at BP and DataRobot, according to Option3's biographical account. [2]
- At his July 24, 2025 hearing, described his then-current Homeland Security role as a senior adviser focused on the U.S. Coast Guard. [1]
Nomination history
PN730-53: Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Withdrawn- Recorded name
- Sean Plankey
- Organization
- Department of Homeland Security
- Listed state
- Pennsylvania
- Received
- Latest action
Latest recorded action
Received message of withdrawal of nomination from the President.
PN26-38: Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Returned- Recorded name
- Sean Plankey
- Organization
- Department of Homeland Security
- Listed state
- Pennsylvania
- Received
- Latest action
Latest recorded action
Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
What the sources establish
- Option3's biography is undated; its private-sector positions are described as prior experience rather than verified current employment.
Sources and review date
Career and role sources reviewed . These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.
- July 24, 2025 Homeland Security nominations hearing, Sean Plankey testimony
U.S. Government Publishing Office. Reviewed .
- Sean Plankey team biography
Option3. Reviewed .
Understanding these records
PN means presidential nomination. Each numbered record tracks a proposal sent to the Senate.
A Senate confirmation approves a nomination; it is not proof of current tenure or an appointment taking effect. These entries show received dates and the latest recorded action, rather than a complete legislative action timeline.
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