Bryson is still under investigation for felony hit-and-run. (Courtesy Dept. of Commerce)

"I have concluded that the seizure I suffered on June 9 could be a distraction from my performance as secretary and that our country would be better served by a change in leadership of the Department," Mr. Bryson said in a memo to President Obama that was released on Thursday.

Bryson has been on leave since June 11, two days after he suffered a seizure and crashed into several different cars in separate incidents. He is under investigation for felony hit-and-run. Deputy Secretary Rebecca Blank will serve as acting secretary. 

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