Ricketts Votes to Confirm Scott Turner as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

February 5, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, issued the following statement after voting to confirm Scott Turner as the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 

“Scott Turner led the White House initiative on Opportunity Zones which expanded economic opportunity for people across the country. He understands how targeted reforms can make housing more affordable and available for Americans. He’s committed to cutting red tape and delivering the solutions we need to address homelessness and restore the American dream.”