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Senators celebrate housing bill becoming law despite Trump's refusal to sign

Senators celebrate housing bill becoming law despite Trump's refusal to sign

Summary

A new housing law called the 21st Century Road to Housing Act became official without President Donald Trump's signature because he chose not to sign it. The bill aims to increase housing supply and limit large investors from buying homes meant for families. It passed both the Senate and House with strong support.

Key Facts

  • The housing bill became law after President Trump did not sign or veto it within 10 days.
  • The law seeks to increase the number of homes for sale and make home ownership easier.
  • It reduces rules to encourage building more houses and stops some big investors from buying homes for families.
  • The Senate passed the bill with an 85-5 vote; the House passed it 358-32.
  • President Trump refused to sign because the Senate has not approved a separate voting reform bill he supports.
  • The voting reform bill includes photo ID and citizenship proof for voters but is rejected by Democrats.
  • Senators from both parties praised the housing law as a good example of working together.
  • Some Democrats criticized President Trump for delaying the law’s benefits by not signing it.
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