Lawmakers from both parties celebrated the 21st Century Road to Housing Act becoming law on July 11, 2026, despite President Donald Trump's refusal to sign the bill.
The legislation, designed to address the nation's housing shortage by increasing home supply and ownership, passed the Senate 85-5 and the House 358-32 last month, both veto-proof majorities. It loosens regulations to encourage housing construction and restricts Wall Street investors from purchasing homes that could otherwise go to families.
President Trump declined to sign the bill, citing the Senate's failure to consider the unrelated Save America Act, which proposes election reforms including photo ID requirements at polling places and proof of citizenship for voter registration. This voting bill has been firmly rejected by Democrats and would require 60 votes to pass in the Senate.
Since the president neither signed nor vetoed the housing bill within the 10-day window after Congress presented it, the bill automatically became law at midnight on July 11.
Some Democrats criticized President Trump for slow-walking the delivery of bipartisan cost-saving measures by refusing to sign the housing bill. Meanwhile, some Republicans chose not to comment on his refusal.
For sale signs were observed in front of condominiums in Los Angeles on July 9, 2026, reflecting ongoing housing market activity.
Senators described the bill as "a good example of what we can accomplish when we work together," highlighting its benefits for Americans. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act is expected to help more Americans establish roots, build stability, and pass opportunities to future generations.
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