Turner has been confirmed as the new Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), inheriting a department facing significant challenges, including high housing prices and rising homelessness. Before the vote, he received brief support from Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, advocating for his nomination. Following the confirmation, the Mortgage Bankers Association expressed their eagerness to work with Turner on improving housing supply and affordability. Turner plans to enforce a return-to-office mandate for HUD employees and aims to efficiently utilize the budget allocated by Congress rather than seek increases.
Turner inherits the leadership of HUD during a time of transition, facing significant housing challenges while aiming to maximize the department's existing budget.
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso endorsed Turner as the right man to restore opportunity before the vote that confirmed him with 66 votes.
The Mortgage Bankers Association expressed readiness to work with Turner on policies that improve housing supply and affordability following his confirmation.
Turner aims to enforce a return-to-office mandate for HUD workers and is cautious about increasing the department's budget.
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