Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott expressed his support for the nomination of Andrew Hughes as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). President Trump recently announced Hughes as his choice for the position.
Scott emphasized Hughes’s previous contributions under Secretaries Ben Carson and Scott Turner, highlighting his role in advancing President Trump’s housing policies. “Under the leadership of Secretary Ben Carson, and now under Secretary Scott Turner, Andrew Hughes has been a critical advisor in implementing President Trump’s housing agenda and helping more Americans achieve the American Dream of homeownership,” Scott stated.
He further expressed confidence in Hughes’s ability to address ongoing challenges within federal housing policies. “As Deputy Secretary of HUD, I’m confident Andrew will continue his efforts to reform failed federal housing policies, increase accountability, and make housing more affordable for all Americans,” Scott added.
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