[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 110 (Thursday, June 26, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2979]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   BOOSTING AMERICA'S HOUSING SUPPLY

  (Mr. Flood of Nebraska was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  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

  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

  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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