House Speaker Mike Johnson Confirms Housing Bill Will Become Law Regardless of Trump's Decision

House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the recently approved housing bill will become law with or without President Donald Trump's signature. In an interview with USA TODAY, Johnson expressed confidence that Trump would not veto the bipartisan legislation, which passed both the House and Senate with significant support. Johnson mentioned that he had urged Trump to sign the bill during a meeting on June 29, but the president indicated he would consider it further. Trump previously referred to the housing bill as 'a big yawn' and emphasized his priority on the SAVE America Act, which aims to require proof of citizenship for voter registration. The housing bill, formally known as the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, can still be enacted if Trump neither signs nor vetoes it within 10 days. Johnson acknowledged the challenges posed by conservative factions within the House and the ongoing negotiations regarding the SAVE America Act, which faces opposition in the Senate. Despite the political tensions, Johnson believes the housing bill aligns with the administration's goals for affordable housing.