Housing Bill to Become Law Despite Trump’s Obstruction and Voter Suppression Push
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The 21st Century Road to Housing Act will become law automatically after President Trump refused to sign it, prioritizing anti-democratic voting restrictions over affordable housing.
The 21st Century Road to Housing Act, representing the most significant expansion of federal housing support in decades, is set to become law at midnight on Saturday, even as President Donald Trump refuses to sign it. The bill, which passed both chambers of Congress with rare bipartisan support after weeks of negotiation, is a lifeline for millions struggling with housing insecurity.
Trump’s refusal to sign the housing measure is a blatant attempt to hold desperately needed reforms hostage to his regressive Save America Act, a bill designed to suppress voting rights nationwide. While the House, reflecting the will of the people, passed the voting restrictions in February, Senate Democrats have stood firm against this assault on democracy, preventing it from advancing.
In a move that underscores his disregard for working families, Trump cancelled a planned signing ceremony and dismissed the housing bill as “a big yawn” and “so unimportant” compared to his crusade to restrict the vote. On Truth Social, he wrote: "I will not sign the Housing Bill, which has been fully approved by Congress and sent to the White House, in PROTEST over the fact that the United States Senate is not capable of passing THE SAVE AMERICA ACT."
House Speaker Mike Johnson sent the bill to Trump’s desk on June 29, triggering the 10-day constitutional window after which it becomes law without presidential approval. The White House, showing contempt for transparency, declined further comment and gave no indication of a veto.
Democratic leaders condemned Trump’s priorities. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries posted on X: "Republicans would rather make it harder to vote than easier to afford a home," while Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stated: "His priorities couldn’t be clearer: higher costs for families and more power for himself."