O’Malley Sworn In as New Social Security Commissioner

Former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley was sworn in as the new Commissioner of Social Security Dec. 20, the Social Security Administration said.

O’Malley’s term runs through Jan. 19, 2025, the SSA said in a news release. His nomination was confirmed by the Senate Dec. 18.

“I am honored for the opportunity of a lifetime to lead Social Security’s outstanding public servants forward, together, in such an important mission to help the agency to deliver critical services to the American people,” O’Malley said in the news release.

Outgoing acting commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi, who had been in the position since ...