GOP Sends Housing Bill Back To Trump

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he expects President Donald Trump to receive a bipartisan housing bill on Monday, signaling confidence that the legislation will soon become law despite the president’s recent decision to delay signing it.

The development comes after Trump surprised lawmakers by postponing the bill’s signing ceremony while urging Congress to first approve the SAVE America Act, a Republican-backed election security proposal that would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote and photo identification when casting a ballot.

Johnson believes both priorities can ultimately move forward.

Johnson Says Housing Bill Is Headed to Trump’s Desk

Johnson said during an interview on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures that he intends to send the housing bill to the White House on Monday.

According to Johnson, the bill will be delivered to Trump on Monday, and he is confident it will become law.

The House Speaker also expressed hope that Trump will personally sign the measure.

Johnson said he hopes Trump enthusiastically signs the legislation with his trademark flair, saying the bill represents another effort to deliver results for the American people and reflects the president’s priorities.

Johnson’s comments suggest Republican leaders remain optimistic that an agreement can be reached despite last week’s unexpected delay.

Why Trump Delayed Signing the Housing Bill

The housing legislation appeared headed for a quick victory after passing Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support.

The House approved the bill by a decisive 385-32 vote, and Trump initially planned a public signing ceremony.

That changed when the president canceled the event and instead called on Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, arguing that election integrity should take precedence.

Posting on Truth Social, Trump wrote:

Trump announced that he was canceling the planned housing bill signing ceremony until Congress passes the SAVE America Act, which he described as an urgent national priority.

Republicans have long argued that requiring proof of citizenship and voter identification would strengthen confidence in American elections, while many Democrats oppose the proposal, saying existing election laws are sufficient.

What’s Included in the Housing Bill?

Supporters say the bipartisan housing package is designed to improve access to homeownership while addressing concerns about affordability.

Among its major provisions, the legislation would:

• Restrict large institutional investors from purchasing significant numbers of single-family homes.
• Create pilot programs that expand access to mortgages under $100,000.
• Improve fairness and consistency within the home appraisal process.
• Help first-time homebuyers compete in today’s challenging housing market.

Lawmakers from both parties have argued that these reforms could make it easier for working families to purchase affordable homes.

Can the Bill Become Law Without Trump’s Signature?

The U.S. Constitution provides more than one path for legislation to become law.

Under the Constitution, a bill automatically becomes law if the president takes no action within 10 days while Congress is still in session.

Congress also has the authority to override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate.

Johnson’s comments indicate he believes the current dispute can be resolved without preventing the housing bill from taking effect.

Republicans Look to Budget Reconciliation for Election Reform

Although the housing legislation enjoys bipartisan backing, the same cannot be said for the SAVE America Act.

Johnson acknowledged that Senate Democrats are unlikely to support the election security bill under normal Senate procedures.

Instead, he suggested Republicans could include the proposal in a future budget reconciliation package, allowing it to pass with a simple majority vote if Republicans remain united.

“You have to put it on a reconciliation bill,” Johnson explained, arguing that Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is unlikely to allow the legislation to advance through the standard legislative process.

Johnson also revealed that he discussed the strategy directly with President Trump.

“I talked the president through that in detail this morning,” Johnson said. “He asked, ‘Can we do it?’ I said, ‘We can, if Republicans stand together.'”

What Happens Next?

Attention now shifts to the White House as the housing bill arrives on President Trump’s desk.

Whether Trump signs the legislation immediately or continues pressing Congress to advance the SAVE America Act first, Republican leaders appear determined to pursue both housing reform and election security in the weeks ahead.

The outcome could shape not only federal housing policy but also the broader legislative agenda as Congress continues negotiating some of the administration’s top priorities.