Johnson says Congress will send housing bill to Trump, but doesn't say when
Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress will send a bipartisan housing bill to President Donald Trump for his signature, but did not specify when. President Trump delayed signing the bill until the SAVE America Act, a voting reform bill, also passes Congress.Key Facts
- The bipartisan housing bill passed both the House and Senate with veto-proof majorities.
- Sending the bill to the president starts a 10-day period for him to sign or veto it.
- President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony for the housing bill, linking it to passage of the SAVE America Act.
- The SAVE America Act includes requirements like photo ID to vote and proof of citizenship to register.
- Some House GOP members are blocking other legislation until the SAVE America Act passes.
- President Trump called on House Republicans to unite and stop blocking votes on rules.
- Democrats oppose the SAVE America Act, saying it could prevent some people from voting.
- Senate Republicans currently lack the votes to change filibuster rules needed to pass the voting bill.
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