President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he would not sign the bipartisan housing bill passed by Congress, citing protest over the Senate’s failure to enact the SAVE Act.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, designed to lower housing costs and spur new construction, is slated to become law on Saturday unless the president vetoes it.
Trump stated that he would not sign the bill in protest over the Senate’s inability to pass the SAVE America Act, a proposal aimed at restricting noncitizens from voting in federal elections.
The SAVE America Act has not secured enough Republican support to advance, and Trump has urged his party to prioritize the measure ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
He has described the bill’s non‑passage as a serious threat to any politician who opposes it, framing the issue as a matter of political consequence.
Under the Constitution, a president has ten days to sign a bill; if he does not, it automatically becomes law.
Trump’s announcement follows his earlier decision to withhold signature on the bipartisan housing legislation, using it as leverage for stricter voter‑ID laws.
He previously referred to the housing bill as unimportant compared to voter‑ID requirements, labeling it a “big yawn.”
The housing crisis remains a pressing issue, with rising costs affecting millions of Americans.
In June, the median home price reached $440,600, a 1.8% increase from a year earlier, while wage growth slightly outpaces price growth.
Maintaining and expanding housing inventory is essential to preserving affordability and expanding opportunities for homeownership.
