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Ryan McCormack | |
|---|---|
 McCormack in 2026 | |
| Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy | |
| Assumed office March 26, 2026 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Carlos Monje |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Canisius University |
Ryan McCormack is an American public servant, serving as Under Secretary Transportation for Policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Early life and education
[edit source]McCormack is a 2011 graduate of Canisius University.[1]
Career
[edit source]McCormack began working on Capitol Hill in 2013 as a staff assistant to then-Congressman Sean Duffy.[2] He worked in Congressman Duffy's office until 2019, rising to the role of Legislative Director. He also took leave from the House of Representatives to work on Duffy's Congressional campaigns.[1]
From 2019 to 2021, McCormack worked for the EX-IM Bank.[3]
McCormack rejoined Duffy at the Department of Transportation in January 2025, serving as deputy chief of staff before being nominated to serve as Under Secretary for Policy in September 2025.[4] He spoke in favor of the Department of Transportation's policies to direct federal funding to areas with higher birth rates.[5]
In February 2026, the Senate confirmed McCormack's nomination.[3]
References
[edit source]- 1 2 "S.Hrg. 119-336 — NOMINATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS AUTHORITY". www.congress.gov. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Duffy Aide Confirmed to U.S. DOT Post - ARTBA". Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- 1 2 "NBAA Welcomes Senate Confirmation of Ryan McCormack to Key DOT Post". NBAA - National Business Aviation Association. February 27, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- ↑ Mulero, Eugene (March 3, 2026). "Senate Confirms McCormack for Top DOT Policy Post". Transport Topics. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- ↑ Duffy, Caroline (June 23, 2025). "The MTV Reality Star in Trump's Cabinet Who Wants You to Have More Kids". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
