Bipartisan Housing Bill Faces Trump Delay Over Voter‑ID Push

Congress passed the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act with decisive votes – 85‑5 in the Senate and 358‑32 in the House – aiming to expand housing supply, streamline permitting, limit large investors in single‑family homes and, in one amendment, bar the Federal Reserve from issuing a central‑bank digital currency until 2030.

President Donald Trump called the measure “a yawn,” cancelled the planned signing ceremony and said he would not act until the SAVE America Act – a voter‑ID and proof‑of‑citizenship proposal – advanced. House Speaker Mike Johnson announced he will send the bill to the White House, triggering a ten‑day period in which the president can sign, veto, let it become law without his signature, or use a pocket veto if Congress adjourns.

Trump’s stance ties the housing legislation to his election‑integrity agenda ahead of the November midterms, using the bill as leverage to pressure Republican lawmakers. Johnson has urged colleagues to keep “good work” moving despite the standoff, while some Republicans warn that delaying the housing bill could cost them voter support in suburban districts. The dispute also highlights the broader legislative strategy of attaching unrelated provisions – such as the CBDC ban – to major bills to secure bipartisan support.