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Trump Cancels Signing of Bipartisan Housing Bill Amid SAVE America Standoff
6/28/2026, 1:49:58 AM
Cancellation of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the planned signing of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act was cancelled hours before the ceremony. He said he would sign only after Congress passes the SAVE America Act, a voting-restriction bill he called a “national emergency.” The White House had praised the housing bill earlier in the week.
Legislative Content and Congressional Passage
The bill contains about 50 provisions to boost housing supply, cut construction costs, streamline environmental reviews, and limit large investors from buying new single-family homes, with exemptions for build-to-rent. It also reforms the HOME program, USDA Rural Housing Service, and expands small-dollar mortgages. The Senate approved it 85-5 and the House 358-32.
Sponsors and Political Support
The Senate sponsors are Democrat Elizabeth Warren (MA) and Republican Tim Scott (SC); House sponsors include Republicans French Hill and Democrat Maxine Waters. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R) defended the president’s timing, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D) called the housing crisis a “national emergency.”
Official Statements and Rationale
Trump said he would not sign the measure until the SAVE America Act passes, labeling the housing bill “of minor importance” and saying it “pales in comparison” to his voting agenda. Speaker Johnson noted the president could let the bill become law automatically after a ten-day window but chose to extend the window for leverage.
Criticism and Opposition
Warren criticized Trump’s decision, characterizing his behavior as immature and urging immediate action on the legislation. She argued the proposal would curb large private-equity firms from dominating neighborhoods and noted that both parties had previously praised the measure. Governors Gavin Newsom (CA) and Tim Walz (MN) joined her in accusing Trump of leveraging the housing bill to advance his voting-restriction agenda.
Conflicting Reports and Gaps
All sources note Trump tied the signing to the SAVE America Act, but they differ on phrasing: some cite his “minor importance” comment, others stress the “national emergency” label. No source gives a precise timeline beyond “hours before” the June 24 ceremony.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Sign the damn bill.” — Elizabeth Warren, Senator, Massachusetts
- “He has a window of time before he has to sign a bill, and he’s going to use a little bit more of that window of time, and we’re going to go through this together,” — Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House
- “Congress overwhelmingly passed a housing bill to bring down costs. But Trump just threw a tantrum,” — Elizabeth Warren, Senator, Massachusetts
Outlook
Congress must still pass the SAVE America Act for Trump to sign the housing bill. The ten-day automatic-enactment window remains open, allowing the measure to become law without a signature if no further action occurs.
