Housing Bill Becomes Law Without Trump’s Signature on July 11

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law at 12:01 a.m. on July 11 without President Trump’s signature. Trump refused to sign the bipartisan bill passed by both chambers in June, instead allowing it to become law automatically under the Constitution’s 10-day rule. The housing measure aims to expand the nation’s housing stock and lower costs as median home prices hit $440,660 in June, up 1.8% year-over-year.

Why Trump refused to sign the housing bill

Trump called the housing bill “a big yawn” and canceled a planned White House signing ceremony on June 24. He refused to sign it in protest because the Senate has not passed his SAVE America Act, a voter ID bill requiring proof of citizenship to register and photo ID to vote. Trump said the SAVE America Act polls at 97% with Republicans and is far more important than housing legislation.

How the bill became law anyway

Under the U.S. Constitution, a bill sent to the president’s desk becomes law automatically if not signed or vetoed within 10 days while Congress is in session. House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered the housing bill to Trump on June 29. Trump did not sign or veto it, so the bill became law at midnight on July 10-11 without his signature.

What the housing bill does

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to make homeownership more affordable by expanding the nation’s housing stock and lowering costs. The median price of existing homes in June was $440,660, out of reach for the majority of Americans. Democrats hailed it as the biggest housing bill in decades, and both chambers passed it with broad bipartisan support.

The political fallout for Republicans

Republicans in Congress built a stage with a presidential seal on June 24, expecting Trump to join them for a signing ceremony. Trump canceled at the last minute, leaving Republicans without a legislative victory to tout before November. A U.S. official told CBS News Trump was not expected to veto the bill, allowing it to pass into law despite his public refusal to sign it.

Final Thoughts

The housing bill’s passage without Trump’s signature marks an unusual constitutional moment where a president refused to claim credit for major legislation. The measure becomes law anyway, giving Republicans a housing win but without the political ceremony they sought.

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