Trump Cancels Major Housing Bill Signing to Demand SAVE America Act Passage
President Donald Trump canceled the signing of landmark bipartisan housing legislation, just hours before a scheduled ceremony on Wednesday, to demand passage of the major voter identification bill that has failed to advance in the Senate.
TL;DR
- President Trump canceled the signing of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
- He is demanding the passage of the SAVE America Act, a voter identification bill, as a condition for signing the housing legislation.
- Trump referred to the housing bill as being of "minor importance" compared to the voter ID bill.
- The SAVE America Act has not advanced in the Senate, despite efforts by some Republicans.
- The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed with veto-proof majorities in both chambers and aims to increase housing supply and lower costs.
- Key provisions of the housing bill include streamlining environmental reviews, making manufactured homes cheaper to build, encouraging land-use reform, and banning large investors from buying single-family homes.
- Some Republicans attempted a rebellion against the housing bill to demand passage of the voter ID bill.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson anticipates Trump will sign the housing bill, suggesting Trump wants to see movement on voter ID measures through reconciliation.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized Trump's decision, stating he is not concerned about families' rising expenses.