President Biden Appoints Tom Perez Senior Adviser and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs

Tom Perez, former Labor secretary and DNC chairman under Obama, joins Biden administration.
Perez will advise Biden on immigration, labor issues, and work with state and local governments to implement administration agenda.
Perez acknowledges administration's focus now shifts to implementing legislation already passed.
Perez's experience and relationships with government leaders will help advance Biden's domestic priorities like infrastructure and climate change bills.
White House says Perez is trusted by Biden and Harris and can accomplish the administration's goals.