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President Trump has announced he will not sign new bipartisan housing legislation until Congress passes the SAVE America Act, subsequently cancelling a planned housing package signing that had bipartisan support. Rep. Mike Lawler, a co-sponsor of the bill, said the housing shortage is a major factor in affordability issues and that it’s necessary for federal, state, and local governments to work together to reduce construction barriers such as infrastructure gaps and zoning restrictions. Lawler also emphasized the need for bipartisan governing, arguing that this approach is necessary for dealing with important issues such as housing.
Trump Puts Housing Legislation on Hold for SAVE America Act
June 24, 2026, 11:52 AM CDT
President Trump will not sanction new bipartisan housing legislation until the SAVE America Act is passed by Congress, thereby postponing the signing of a widely supported housing package.
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), a co-sponsor of the proposed bill, told Morning Edition that the bill won support from both parties. Lawmakers view the US housing shortage as a key factor in affordability issues.
“Housing is a fundamental affordability issue that Congress must tackle,” Lawler said. He emphasized the necessity of federal, state, and local governments collaborating to diminish obstacles to construction like infrastructure gaps and zoning restrictions.
Describing the legislation as an illustration of nonpartisan governing, Lawler stated that lawmakers must work collaboratively, regardless of who occupies the White House.
Lawler emphasized the necessity of compromise in governing, “You can’t just be ‘anti-president.’ You need to work constructively if you’re striving to deliver on these issues,” he said, referencing the housing bill as an example of this approach.
Editor’s note: This interview aired prior to President Trump cancelling the signing of the housing package until the SAVE America Act is passed.
Edited by Treye Green for the digital format.
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