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February 13, 2025
Housing News: 2nd Week of February
February 14, 2025
This post was originally published by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
SEN. TIM SCOTT (R-S.C.), CHAIRMAN OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS: “As HUD Secretary, Scott will make himself known. He will create access to quality, affordability housing…he will work to reverse decades of failed housing policies and make targeted reforms across all segments of the U.S. housing market.”
SEN. KATIE BRITT (R-Ala.), CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE SENATE BANKING COMMITTEE: “Our nation is facing an affordable housing crisis. Inflation, low inventory, and burdensome regulations have put access to housing and homeownership even further out of reach for hardworking Americans. Scott Turner as HUD Secretary, under the leadership of President Trump, will turn this around, so America can get back on track.”
SEN. KEVIN CRAMER (R-ND): “Scott Turner is first and foremost a leader, and he will be an excellent Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. He has a fundamental understanding of supply-side policies, and he knows what landlords need to provide affordable housing options where they’re needed most. Local and tribal communities across North Dakota will benefit from his expertise as a builder and developer.”
SEN. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO (R-WV): “I have seen firsthand the skills @STurnerofficial brings to the table when it comes to targeted economic development initiatives. I was proud to vote for his confirmation to lead @HUDgov and I look forward to working with him to make sure the needs of WV and rural America are met.”
REP. BILL HUIZENGA (R-MI-4): “Congratulations @SecretaryTurner! I look forward to working with you and having you visit Southwest Michigan!”
REP. BYRON DONALDS (R-FL-10): “ICYMI: This morning, @sturnerofficial was officially confirmed as YOUR next @HUDgov Secretary. Turner’s commitment to restoring accountability, housing reform, and prioritizing the needs of American citizens is exactly what we need in order to bring about transformative change.”
REP. MIKE FLOOD (R-NE-1): “Congratulations, @SecretaryTurner! Looking forward to working together to address rising housing costs so more families can achieve the American dream.”
REP. MARY MILLER (R-IL-15): “Congratulations Secretary Turner!”
ONLINE
BEN & CANDY CARSON: “Congratulations to my dear friend @sturnerofficial on his confirmation as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Scott is a true man of God, who has been blessed with the unique ability to lead. He will undoubtedly inspire hope into the hearts of those he serves and those he serves with. God bless, Mr. Secretary. I will always have your back!”
DAN SCAVINO: “Congratulations to the new Secretary of HUD, Scott Turner!”
BROOKE ROLLINS: “Let’s go @sturnerofficial!!! Congratulations to our new Secretary of Housing and Urban Development!!! Love you and so grateful for our 25 years of friendship. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!”
CJ PEARSON: “It was an honor to join my friend and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development @SecretaryTurner for his first day in the office! There is nothing the Left fears more than a black man who thinks for himself. President Trump has assembled the political dream team.”
KIMBERLY KLACIK: “Such a privilege to congratulate @SecretaryTurner on his Day 1 at @HUDgov! He is going to do a fantastic job. We have many issues in the Baltimore region that need his attention & I can confirm he is well aware. Congratulations”
ROB SMITH: “Proud to stand with @SecretaryTurner and am looking forward to a front row seat to the amazing work he’ll be doing at @HUDgov!”
HOUSE REPUBLICANS: “Congratulations to our new HUD Secretary Scott Turner!”
TEXAS HOUSE REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE: “Congratulations to former House and Republican Caucus member @sturnerofficial on his confirmation to serve as the Secretary of Housing & Urban Development!!”
MEDIA
NY POST | Senate confirms former NFL player Scott Turner as head of Housing and Urban Development: “The upper chamber voted 55-44 to approve the former Washington Redskins and San Diego Chargers cornerback-turned-Dallas housing developer to Trump’s cabinet after he passed a committee vote along party lines last month. Two Democrats, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Peter Welch of Vermont, voted to confirm Turner along with all 53 Senate Republicans…In his announcement of the nom, Trump vowed Turner would be ‘helping to lead an Unprecedented Effort that Transformed our Country’s most distressed communities.’”
FOX NEWS | Former NFL player Scott Turner confirmed to lead Housing and Urban Development: “He was confirmed by a bipartisan vote of 55-44. The former NFL player was nominated by President Donald Trump to lead HUD in his second term. His nomination cleared a key procedural hurdle on Tuesday night, by a margin of 55-45. Two Democrats joined Republicans on the vote, making it bipartisan.”
USA TODAY | Senate confirms former NFL player Scott Turner as HUD secretary: “Turner takes over a roughly $68 billion agency that provides rental assistance, builds and preserves affordable housing, addresses homelessness and enforces the Fair Housing Act that prohibits discrimination in housing. The department aids 4.3 million low-income families through public housing, rental subsidy and voucher programs.”
DAILY CALLER | Scott Turner Clears Senate To Become 12th Trump Nominee Confirmed: “Senators voted 55 to 44 in favor of Turner’s confirmation. Turner becomes Trump’s 12th Cabinet nominee to win confirmation, outpacing the confirmation schedules of the Biden administration and first Trump administration.”
OANN | Senate Confirms Scott Turner To Lead Housing And Urban Development: “During his confirmation hearing, Turner noted that his attention is now on implementing plans in a department with a $70 billion budget and 8,000 employees — including new plans regarding housing costs and the U.S.’s homelessness problem.”
THE HILL | Senate confirms Scott Turner to lead HUD: “Turner will now turn his attention to implementing plans atop a department with a $70 billion budget and 8,000 employees, including on housing costs and the U.S.’s homelessness crisis, which the ex-NFL player cited specifically during his confirmation hearing. ‘HUD is failing at its most basic mission, and that has to come to an end,’ Turner said. ‘As a country, we’re not building enough housing. We need millions of homes, all kinds of homes: multifamily, single-family, duplex, condos, manufactur[ed] housing, you name it.’”
PARTNERS
AMERICA FIRST POLICY INSTITUTE: “Congratulations to Scott Turner on his confirmation as Secretary of HUD! With his experience revitalizing opportunity zones, he’s ready to make housing affordable and accessible again for American families. #HousingForAll #CongratsScottTurner”
HERITAGE FOUNDATION: “Congratulations, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner! We’re grateful that Secretary Turner recognizes the need to drastically reduce federal regulations that hinder housing development and, instead, engage with local communities that understand their needs better than the federal government ever could.”
MORTAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION (MBA): “MBA congratulates Scott Turner on his confirmation to serve as HUD Secretary. We will continue to advocate for policies and solutions that improve housing supply and affordability and stand ready to work with leadership and staff at HUD, the Federal Housing Administration, and Ginnie Mae as they carry out their important roles in supporting single-family and multifamily housing markets while protecting taxpayers.” – President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (NAR): “…As a former member of the Texas House of Representatives and the Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, Mr. Turner understands the key role that access to housing and homeownership plays in the health of individuals and communities and is well-positioned to respond to the needs of all HUD stakeholders. His work on the Opportunity Zone Program especially illustrates his commitment to finding economic opportunities for low-income communities to assist the individuals that live within them…” – National Association of REALTORS® Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOMEBUILDERS (NAHB): “…NAHB looks forward to working with Secretary Turner and his new team to eliminate excessive regulations that are raising housing costs, ensure stable and liquid markets for single-family and multifamily housing, and promote policies that will help keep the housing industry and economy moving forward.” – Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (NAHMA): “We wish Secretary Turner much success in leading HUD and look forward to advancing our shared goals of providing decent, safe, and affordable housing to all Americans and improving residents’ lives. We look forward to the opportunity to share NAHMA’s perspectives about improving HUD’s multifamily housing programs, which are critical to providing quality rental housing to families in need and improving economic opportunity for all Americans.” – Kris Cook, CAE, NAHMA CEO.
NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL (MNHC) & NATIONAL APARTMENT ASSOCIATION (NAA): “…During such a critical time for our nation – one that demands innovative and bipartisan action on housing policy – Secretary Turner’s expansive background in rental housing, community development and economic revitalization makes him the right leader for HUD at the right time. Our organizations look forward to working alongside Secretary Turner to address our country’s longstanding housing supply shortage and ultimately increase housing affordability and availability for all Americans.” – National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) President Sharon Wilson Géno and National Apartment Association (NAA) President and CEO Bob Pinnegar.
AMERICAN PROPERTY OWNERS ALLIANCE (APOA): “Congratulations to @SecretaryTurner on your confirmation to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development. We @OwnersAlliance look forward to working with you to protect homeownership and build strong communities across the country.” -Colin Allen, Executive Director of American Property Owners Alliance.
COMMUNITY HOME LENDERS OF AMERICA (CHLA): “The CHLA congratulates and fully supports HUD Secretary Scott Turner in his new role. We are encouraged by his commitment to addressing broken housing policies and expanding sustainable homeownership opportunities. His focus on helping Americans achieve self-sufficiency and the American dream aligns with our mission to ensure a strong, accessible, and responsible mortgage market…” – Scott Olson, Executive Director of CHLA.
PALLET SHELTER: “Congratulations to Scott Turner on his confirmation as Secretary of @HUDgov! Looking forward to his leadership and hope he champions all aspects of the housing continuum, including interim models like Pallet that support people on the path towards self-sufficiency. #HUD”
