President Donald Trump announced that he will not sign a bipartisan housing bill, which is set to become law at midnight even without his signature. The decision comes as Trump pushes for the passage of the SAVE America Act, a federal elections overhaul bill.
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The housing bill, which aims to address the country’s affordability crisis by encouraging more housing supply, was transmitted to the White House late last month. Trump had previously expressed uncertainty about signing the bill, stating that it was ‘so unimportant’ compared to his efforts to secure voter ID legislation.
Trump’s refusal to sign the bill is seen as a protest against the Senate’s inability to pass the SAVE America Act. The president has called on Senate Republicans to end the filibuster and advance the voting legislation, warning that Democrats would do the same if they regain control of the chamber.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
