Memo to Members

Trump Cancels Signing of Bipartisan “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act” Following Passage in Senate and House

Jun 29, 2026

By Libby O’Neill, NLIHC Senior Policy Analyst  

President Trump unexpectedly canceled the signing of the “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act” (H.R.6644) on Wednesday, June 23. The bill passed with broad support from both chambers, passing in the Senate on June 21 with a vote of 85-5, and in the House on June 22 with a vote of 358-32. A signing ceremony was scheduled at the Capitol on Wednesday, but late Wednesday morning, the president announced via a post to Truth Social that he was canceling the signing until Congress passes the SAVE Act. 

In a statement, NLIHC President and CEO Renee M. Willis expressed disappointment, calling Trump’s action “...a tremendous setback to efforts needed to truly address housing supply constraints and reduce barriers to renting a home.”   

The “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act” contains 59 provisions related to housing supply, disaster recovery, manufactured housing, mortgage financing, rural housing, veteran housing, and community banking. It includes provisions that have been priorities for NLIHC for several years: the “Reforming Disaster Recovery Act,” the “Rural Housing Service Reform Act,” and provisions from the “Choice in Affordable Housing Act.”  

The future of the bill is uncertain. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson sent the bill to the president on June 25, starting a 10-day time limit (excluding Sundays, but not holidays) for the president to take action. The 10-day time limit runs out on July 7. Several possible outcomes are: 

  • The president could sign the bill into law; 
  • The president could veto the bill; 

    • If the president vetoes the bill, Congress could override the veto. Both chambers must pass the bill with a two-thirds majority to override the veto. Congress overriding a presidential veto is rare and could have political consequences for those who vote against the president. 

  • If the president neither signs nor vetoes the bill within 10 days (Sundays excepted) and Congress remains in session, the bill becomes law; 

  • If the president neither signs nor vetoes the bill within 10 days (Sundays excepted) and Congress adjourns, the bill is considered vetoed (known as a “pocket veto”). During a recess, Congress can avoid attempted pocket vetoes by staying in a “pro forma” session during which no legislative business or voting takes place.   

President Trump is holding up the signing of this bill strategically to put pressure on Congress to pass the SAVE Act (H.R.22/S.128), which continues to fail in the Senate. NLIHC’s nonpartisan Our Homes, Our Votes (OHOV) campaign and partners have been actively engaged in opposing the SAVE Act, which would require documentary proof of citizenship to register or update voter registration, creating substantial barriers for millions of eligible voters, particularly low-income renters, seniors, people with disabilities, and communities of color (see Memo, 4/27). “While the “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act” focuses on practical solutions, the “SAVE Act” cites misinformation to justify barriers to voting, increasing voter suppression,” said Willis.  

NLIHC will continue to work with lawmakers and supporters of the “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act” to ensure our priorities are enacted into law.    

Take Action! 

While the future of “21st Century ROAD to Housing” remains uncertain, advocates should contact their members of Congress and urge them to ensure enactment of the bill that includes the following priorities: 

  • The “Reforming Disaster Recovery Act” 

  • The “Rural Housing Service Reform Act" 

  • Provisions from the “Choice in Affordable Housing Act” 

Use NLIHC’s Take Action page to contact your members of Congress and urge them to keep these vital policies in any final bill!

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