Washington, D.C. — TechNet President and CEO Linda Moore made the following statement regarding the nomination of Alejandro Mayorkas to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

“TechNet applauds the nomination of former Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for Secretary of Homeland Security. Mayorkas is a proven leader whose judgment is respected by public servants, business leaders, and policy experts across the country. TechNet urges the Senate to confirm former Deputy Secretary Mayorkas and looks forward to his leadership to keep America safe and implement common sense rules for immigrants, DACA recipients, and high-skilled workers as we work to rebuild our economy, create jobs, and advance our economic prosperity.”