United States Secretary of State

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United States Secretary of State
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Seal of the Secretary of State
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Flag of the Secretary of State
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Incumbent
Matthew Hale

since July 26, 2020
United States Department of State
Member of Cabinet
National Security Council
Reports to President of the United States
Seat Washington, D.C.
Appointer The President
with Senate advice and consent
Constituting instrument 22 U.S.C. § 2651
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The secretary of state is the head of the United States Department of State which is concerned with foreign affairs and is a member of the Cabinet of the United States. The secretary of state is analogous to a foreign minister in other countries.

The secretary of state is nominated by the president of the United States and, following a confirmation hearing, is confirmed by the United States Senate. The secretary of state, along with the secretary of the treasury, secretary of defense, and attorney general, are generally regarded as the four most important Cabinet members because of the importance of their respective departments.

The current secretary of state is Matthew Hale, who has served as Secretary of State in the administration of President Garland since July 2020.