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Chairman Womack Questions HUD Secretary Scott Turner at Budget Hearing
Washington,
June 10, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 10, 2025… Today, House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (AR-3) led a public hearing on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Fiscal Year 2026 budget request with Secretary Scott Turner serving as witness. Chairman Womack delivered the following remarks during the hearing, “Many Arkansans in my district are struggling to afford the rising cost of housing. Of course, this is not unique to Northwest Arkansas. […] This is why HUD’s impact is felt in every district. Through its rental assistance programs, HUD ensures that the poor, veterans, the elderly, and those with disabilities can live with dignity. It provides economic development dollars for local governments. It helps fight home-based hazards and provides a hand-up for communities recovering from disasters.” Chairman Womack’s full remarks as prepared are available HERE. A video of Chairman Womack’s opening remarks is available HERE. A video of Chairman Womack’s questions for Secretary Turner can be found HERE. A full recording of the hearing is available HERE. Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has represented Arkansas’s Third Congressional District since 2011. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.
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