President Donald Trump on Friday said he will not sign a bipartisan housing bill passed by Congress in protest over the failure of lawmakers to bring the SAVE Act over the finish line. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which is intended to lower the costs of housing and spur more home construction, is slated to become law Saturday unless Trump vetoes the legislation.
SAVE Act Controversy
The SAVE America Act, which would introduce new measures to prevent illegal immigrants from voting in federal elections, doesn’t have enough Republican support to pass. Trump has repeatedly pushed Republicans to make it a top legislative priority ahead of the midterm elections in November.
Trump’s post came a week after he canceled plans to sign the bipartisan legislation, announcing he was using it as leverage in his push for the strict voter ID bill. Last month, he called the housing bill ‘a yawn’ and ‘so unimportant’ compared to legislation that would require proof of citizenship for all voters.
The White House referred to Trump’s social media post when asked for comment. Trump’s remarks came a day after the National Association of Realtors reported that the median price for a home has reached an all-time high.
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