The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee has advanced the nomination of Scott Turner to become the next Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). President Donald Trump initially announced Turner’s nomination in November. Turner recently appeared before the Senate Banking Committee for his confirmation hearing.
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, a member of the Banking Committee, had a meeting with Turner prior to his hearing. They discussed the Choice in Affordable Housing Act and various housing issues pertinent to North Dakota and tribal communities.
Senator Cramer expressed confidence in Turner’s capabilities, stating, “Scott Turner is the kind of guy who is ready to dig in to promote things like regulatory reform, which we need badly, utilize opportunity zones to spur quality housing development, and really get HUD programs back to their original intent.” He added, “I know Scott will successfully implement President Trump’s housing agenda to benefit millions of Americans, which will have a direct impact on workforce development and workforce availability for our economy.”
