Speaker Johnson: Trump Unlikely to Block Housing Bill, Pushes for Election Integrity
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Speaker Mike Johnson told USA TODAY that President Donald Trump is expected to allow the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to become law, either by signing it or by not vetoing it, while continuing to prioritize the crucial SAVE America Act for election security.
Washington — Speaker Mike Johnson stated that President Donald Trump is unlikely to veto the bipartisan housing legislation passed by Congress, meaning the bill will become law whether or not the president signs it. Johnson told USA TODAY, following a productive two-hour Oval Office meeting, that Trump said he would 'think about it,' with further discussions planned for later in the week.
Johnson emphasized that the president has ten days, excluding Sundays, to act on the measure, which was formally transmitted to the White House on June 29. If Trump neither signs nor vetoes the bill within that period, it will automatically become law, demonstrating the president’s willingness to work with Congress on bipartisan solutions.
The legislation, known as the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, aims to increase affordable housing. Johnson noted the bill contains 'a lot of great policy, a lot of important things that he and I both promised to the voters,' showing the administration’s commitment to fulfilling promises to the American people.
Earlier, Trump referred to the housing bill as 'a big yawn,' making clear that his top priority remains the SAVE America Act—a vital voting-law proposal to safeguard election integrity. The SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and photo ID for voting, is currently stalled in the Senate, despite multiple House approvals, due to obstruction from the left.
Johnson indicated he is working to combine the SAVE America Act with a defense policy bill to satisfy the president and ensure the security of America’s elections, though some hard-right Republicans remain opposed. These ongoing negotiations underscore the challenges facing the GOP-controlled House as it navigates internal debates and prepares for a crucial congressional recess ahead of the midterm elections.