Bipartisan housing bill to become law in a matter of days – with or without Trump’s signature
Summary
A new housing bill will become law in the United States without President Donald Trump’s signature because he refused to sign it. Trump opposed the bill since Congress did not approve a separate voting restrictions law he supports ahead of the November midterm elections.Key Facts
- The 21st Century Road to Housing Act is the largest change in federal housing policy in decades.
- Congress passed the housing bill with strong bipartisan support after lengthy talks.
- President Trump linked signing the housing bill to approval of the Save America Act, a voting restrictions law.
- The Save America Act passed the House but faces strong opposition in the Senate and cannot overcome a filibuster.
- Trump cancelled a signing ceremony for the housing bill and called it “unimportant” compared to the Save America Act.
- The bill becomes law automatically 10 days after reaching the president’s desk without his signature.
- Democrats criticized Trump for prioritizing voting restrictions over housing affordability.
- Trump recently fired the last members of a federal election commission that helps oversee elections.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
