Trump Withholds Signature on Housing Bill in Protest Over Senate Inaction
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 10, 2026 — US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will not sign a bipartisan housing bill recently approved by Congress, arguing that the Senate has failed to advance the SAVE America Act, a key election-related proposal supported by his administration.
In a statement shared on Truth Social, Trump said his decision was intended as a protest against what he described as the Senate’s inability to pass the SAVE America Act. The proposed legislation would require individuals to present proof of US citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections.
Trump claimed the bill enjoys overwhelming support among Republican voters and strong backing from many independent Americans. He criticized Senate lawmakers for delaying action on the proposal despite its popularity among his political base.
The housing legislation had secured bipartisan approval in both chambers of Congress before being sent to the White House. Although the president has declined to sign the measure, the US Constitution provides that a bill can still become law without the president’s signature if it remains unsigned for the required constitutional period while Congress is in session.
The dispute highlights continuing political divisions in Washington over election security, voting regulations, and broader legislative priorities, with the SAVE America Act remaining a central issue in the national debate.
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