Trump stalls US housing bill pending approval of election law

The U.S. Congress passed a bipartisan housing measure, the “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act,” with a 358‑32 vote in the House and an 85‑5 vote in the Senate. The bill is designed to speed up new home construction by easing building standards and accelerating environmental reviews, aiming to curb the rising cost of living.

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he will not sign the housing law until the Senate passes the “SAVE America Act,” a proposal that would require voters to present proof of citizenship and ID when registering and voting. Trump called the housing bill “of little importance” compared with the election‑law proposal and postponed the signing ceremony. Supporters say the SAVE Act would strengthen election security, while critics warn it could suppress voting among minorities. The dispute unfolds ahead of the November midterm elections and reflects Trump’s focus on election‑law reform over housing policy.