Johnson says Congress will send housing bill to Trump, but doesn’t say when

After a productive three-hour meeting at the White House, Speaker Mike Johnson announced that Congress will be sending the bipartisan housing bill to President Donald Trump for his signature. However, the timing of this transmission was not specified.

This announcement followed Trump’s decision to postpone a signing ceremony for the bill until the SAVE America Act, his key election and voting reform legislation, is passed by Congress.

Johnson emphasized that both he and the president are in agreement on the matter and are committed to ensuring that there are no obstacles in the House that prevent progress. The housing bill, which has garnered a veto-proof majority in both the Senate and House, will now be transmitted to the White House, initiating a 10-day period for the president to either sign or veto it.

“It’s important to note that the majority party should not be blocking rules,” Johnson stated, referencing a recent post made by Trump. The speaker expressed confidence that the president will approve the bill.

In light of some GOP hardliners stalling certain votes in the House until the SAVE America Act is passed, Trump urged House Republicans to unite and resume voting. He emphasized the need to avoid giving power to the opposing party and to prioritize advancing the America First agenda.

The SAVE America Act, which includes provisions such as requiring photo ID at polling places and proof of citizenship for voter registration, has faced opposition from Democrats who argue that it could disenfranchise certain voters. Despite Trump’s push for Senate Republicans to adjust the filibuster rules to pass the bill, Majority Leader John Thune has maintained that the necessary votes are lacking.

Following his meeting with Trump, Johnson remained optimistic about overcoming the current legislative impasse, stating, “This is all part of the process in a challenging political landscape, but we will succeed as we always have.”

The House is expected to reconvene next week, moving forward with legislative duties and addressing the ongoing issues surrounding the housing bill and the SAVE America Act.