Trump says he will not sign landmark housing bill in protest
Summary
President Donald Trump said he will not sign a major housing bill into law because the Senate did not pass a voter ID law he supports. The housing bill, aimed at making homes more affordable and increasing housing supply, will become law automatically unless the president vetoes it.Key Facts
- The housing bill, known as the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, was approved by both houses of Congress last month.
- It includes over 40 rules intended to lower costs and make it easier to build new homes.
- If the president does not sign or veto a bill within 10 days, it becomes law automatically.
- President Trump demands passing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE), which requires ID and proof of citizenship to vote.
- Republicans have slim majorities in Congress but say there is not enough support to pass the voter ID bill.
- Democrats say the voter ID law would prevent eligible voters from voting.
- The median price of existing homes in the U.S. reached a record high of $440,660 in June.
- Many Americans struggle to afford homes due to high prices, inflation, and interest rates.
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