Scott Turner was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 5, 2025, to be the 19th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). He previously served as Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and …

Eric Scott Turner (born February 26, 1972) is an American businessman, motivational speaker, politician, and former professional football player who is serving as the 19th United States secretary of Housing and Urban Development since 2025. He served as executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council from 2019 to 2021. . Previously, Turner served as state ...

WASHINGTON - Today, Scott Turner was confirmed by the United States Senate to be the 19th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Secretary Turner was confirmed by a bipartisan vote of 55-44 and sworn in by Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, the Honorable Clarence Thomas. “I am honored and ...

6 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — Scott Turner was confirmed Wednesday as the housing secretary, a role central to President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda at a time when most Americans say the cost of living around necessities are a top concern. The former NFL player, Texas state representative and White House senior aide was confirmed in a 55-44 vote.Only two Democrats backed Turner—Sens. Peter Welch ...

6 days ago · Scott Turner, who was tapped to promote investment in distressed neighborhoods during President Trump's first term, has been confirmed as secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

Nov 23, 2024 · Scott Turner, President-elect Donald Trump choice to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development, is a former NFL player who ran the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council during Trump’s first term.

Feb 5, 2025 · – The United States Senate confirmed Scott Turner to serve as the 19th Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by a vote of 54 to 44 today. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after voting in favor of Turner’s nomination.

6 days ago · Following the vote, Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) spoke on the Senate floor to highlight Secretary Turner’s life story, qualifications to lead HUD, and their share goal of addressing the housing crisis and increasing access to quality, affordable housing opportunities for Americans across the country.

6 days ago · Turner told lawmakers at his confirmation hearing that "HUD is failing at its most basic mission," pointing to the affordable housing crisis.

Jan 16, 2025 · Scott Turner pledged to make HUD programs more streamlined and efficient. He declined to say whether he would oppose major budget cuts to the agency if Trump proposes them again.