Boosting America's Housing Supply

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Mr. FLOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight just one way the House-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act will help more people live the American Dream.

As the chairman of the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee, I am very concerned about the housing crisis that America is experiencing. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which this House passed last month, includes a key provision that expands tax credits to incentivize the building of more workforce housing. While increasing housing supply has no silver bullets, expanding the low-income housing tax credit is a major step in the right direction.

According to the National Association of Realtors, there is a 5- million-unit gap between housing demand and housing supply in this country. Once the bill is law, the expanded tax credit will boost America's housing supply.

I look forward to continuing to work together to tackle the housing issues facing America with creative solutions. Recognizing Randy Gates

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Mr. FLOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the hard work and dedication of one of the First District's most dedicated public servants, the city of Norfolk's finance officer, Randy Gates.

I have known Randy almost my entire life. He has served Norfolk for over four decades, and his career has been defined by a deep commitment to growing and maintaining Norfolk's economic success while using sound accounting principles and conservative fiscal planning.

Thanks to his steady leadership and smart fiscal policies through the years, Norfolk has become a shining example for communities across our State. Earlier this month, Randy was honored with the League of Nebraska Municipalities' prestigious LEAD Award, presented at the 2025 Municipal Accounting and Finance Conference. This award is just one more testament to Randy's success and the enduring impact his work will have.

I congratulate Randy on this well-deserved recognition. I look forward to his continued success and leadership on behalf of Norfolk. Honoring Andrew Ozaki

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Mr. FLOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a giant in Nebraska journalism, Andrew Ozaki.

Over the course of his 43-year career, Ozaki led KETV's Lincoln bureau and built a reputation for both tenacity and kindness.

Whether he was covering the unicameral, the Governor's office, sports, or more, Andrew Ozaki was everywhere covering everything. From staking out legislative hearings to running up and down the sidelines of Husker football games, Ozaki relentlessly chased stories that have shaped public policy, entertained crowds, and brought our entire State together.

As he prepares to retire from KETV, his absence will be noticed not just by the numerous people he covered but by the audiences who relied on his accurate stories.

Wherever Andrew's next chapter takes him, his integrity, compassion, and commitment to storytelling have left a mark on our State that will endure for years to come.

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