House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced plans to send a bipartisan housing affordability bill to President Donald Trump on Monday, despite Trump's earlier cancellation of a signing ceremony. The bill, which aims to lower housing costs and reduce regulations, passed both chambers of Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support.
Johnson, speaking on Fox News' 'Sunday Morning Futures,' expressed confidence that Trump would sign the legislation. 'I'm going to send the bill over to him on Monday, and it will become law,' Johnson said. He emphasized that the bill was a Republican priority and urged Trump to sign it prominently.
The 21st Century ROAD To Housing Act passed the Senate 85–5 on June 22 and the House 358–32 the following day. The bill focuses on increasing housing affordability by boosting supply and home ownership. Johnson also noted that he and Trump had discussed the bill in detail during an Oval Office meeting.
Trump had previously canceled a signing ceremony for the bill, citing his insistence on passing the SAVE America Act, which would require voters to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. Trump has stated that he will not sign any other legislation until the SAVE America Act is passed. The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Johnson's remarks.
The SAVE America Act has faced opposition, with critics arguing that it could make voter registration more difficult for eligible voters. Republican leaders have indicated that the legislation lacks sufficient votes to pass.