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Trump will let housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
By Michelle Price and Josh Boak | The Associated Press at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 10, 2026
· 3 min read
President Donald Trump will let the bipartisan housing bill approved by Congress become law without his signature, saying Friday that he was refusing to put his name on it because of the little progress made in passing a strict voter ID bill that he has been pushing.
“I will not sign the Housi...
Key takeaway The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to lower the cost of housing and spur more home construction.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The decision by President Trump to let the housing bill become law without his signature has significant implications for Los Angeles , where affordable housing is a pressing concern. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to address the national shortage of homes, estimated to be around 10 million, and its passage could help alleviate some of the pressure on the local housing market. In Los Angeles, where state and local regulations have limited new construction, the bill's provisions to cut federal housing rules and streamline environmental reviews could lead to an increase in home building. This, in turn, could help to lower the cost of housing and make it more accessible to residents. The bill's impact will be closely watched in Los Angeles, where rising housing costs have been a major concern for voters and policymakers alike.
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Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump will let the bipartisan housing bill approved by Congress become law without his signature, saying Friday that he was refusing to put his name on it because of the little progress made in passing a strict voter ID bill that he has been pushing.
“I will not sign the Housi...
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