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Trump Blocks Housing Act; Law Enacts Without Signature Friday

7/10/2026

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Trump Delays Housing

President Donald Trump refused to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, delaying the bill.
The June bill bars large investors from new single-family homes, creates a $200 million grant, and starts pilot mortgage programs.
Trump said he will sign only after Congress passes the SAVE America Act, which he calls a national emergency.
The measure will become law on Friday under the Constitution’s ten-day rule without the president’s signature.

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Castor Shields Vets

Rep. Kathy Castor said the bill will exclude veterans’ disability benefits from income calculations for housing aid.
The bill adds disaster-recovery measures for storms such as Hurricanes Helene and Milton and references the 75-unit Zion Village affordable senior housing built by Rev. Karen J. Sims’ church in Hillsborough County.
Student Anderson Dell said he worries he will never afford a home as wages lag behind prices.

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Trump Housing Woes

Focaldata’s July 6 poll gave President Donald Trump a housing approval of 22 percent, disapproval of 54 percent, net –32.
The housing net rating fell from –30 to –32, showing increased disapproval.
Housing ranks as Trump’s third-worst issue, behind inflation (-47) and ahead of foreign policy (-20) and jobs (-27).
Analysts warn the issue’s impact on renters, young voters and homeowners could decide the November 2026 election.

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Trump Delays Housing

President Donald Trump refused to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, delaying the bill.
The June bill bars large investors from new single-family homes, creates a $200 million grant, and starts pilot mortgage programs.
Trump said he will sign only after Congress passes the SAVE America Act, which he calls a national emergency.
The measure will become law on Friday under the Constitution’s ten-day rule without the president’s signature.

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