President Donald Trump abruptly canceled the planned signing of bipartisan legislation aimed at making housing more affordable, saying he won’t move forward unless Congress also passes long-stalled election reforms.
Housing Bill in Limbo
The president pulled the plug less than two hours before he was scheduled to sign the legislation on Capitol Hill, blindsiding lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. The bill, called the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, took a number of steps to increase the supply of homes at a time when low inventory is contributing to high prices.
Trump downplayed the significance of the housing bill compared to cutting interest rates. He also said it ‘pales in comparison’ to passing the SAVE America Act, which would require voter identification at the polls and proof of citizenship during the registration process.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) has repeatedly said that there is not enough support to pass the SAVE America Act or eliminate the filibuster, something the president has also demanded.
Original reporting: WPBF (Treasure Coast / Hearst) — read the source article.
