Trump says he will not sign housing bill in protest over SAVE America Act
President Donald Trump announced he will not sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to protest the Senate's failure to pass the SAVE America Act. Despite his refusal, the bill automatically becomes law at 12:01 a.m. ET Saturday after passing both chambers with veto-proof majorities. The legislation includes over 45 provisions to increase housing supply and restrict private equity purchases.
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President Donald Trump announced Friday he will not sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in protest over the Senate's failure to pass the SAVE America Act. The legislation, which has already been fully approved by Congress, will automatically become law at 12:01 a.m. ET Saturday without the President's signature. The bill represents the most significant U.S. housing reform effort in over 30 years, containing more than 45 provisions aimed at increasing supply, lowering costs, and restricting private equity firms from buying single-family homes.
Trump declared on Truth Social that he would withhold his signature "in PROTEST over the fact that the United States Senate is not capable of passing THE SAVE AMERICA ACT." He previously labeled the Senate's inaction on the election integrity measure "crazy" and a threat to politicians voting against it. The SAVE America Act mandates photo voter ID, proof of citizenship to vote, and the elimination of mail-in ballots with exceptions for the military, disabled, ill individuals, and those traveling.
The announcement reverses Trump's position from June, when Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt indicated the bill reflected policies "long championed by the President," including curbing institutional investors' home purchases. Trump had been scheduled to sign the bill at a Capitol Hill ceremony in June but canceled it. Earlier this week, he named the SAVE America Act his "Number One Priority" for Congress alongside a $350 billion defense funding push.
The housing measure passed the House by a vote of 358-32 and the Senate by 85-5, with both margins exceeding the threshold required to override a presidential veto. The bill is backed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized Trump on social media, stating the President had described the housing crisis as "a big yawn" and refused to sign the bipartisan bill. Schumer argued Trump's priorities favor "higher costs for families and more power for himself."
The move follows a National Association of Realtors report showing the median price of an existing home reached a record $440,600 in June, up 1.8% from a year earlier. A National Association of Home Builders study found that regulations alone increase the average cost of a new home by $131,734.
Legislative Context and Status
The veto threat highlights ongoing legislative battles regarding election integrity and government funding. Trump has urged Republicans to terminate the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act, warning that Democrats would do the same if given the chance.
| Legislative Measure | Status | Key Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act | Approved by Congress | Becomes law at 12:01 a.m. ET Saturday |
| SAVE America Act | Not passed by Senate | Photo ID, Proof of Citizenship, No Mail-in Ballots |
How will the President's refusal to sign the bill impact future bipartisan cooperation on housing legislation?
Will the administration attempt to withhold funding or implementation support for the housing reforms despite the bill becoming law?
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