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Johnson Sending Housing Bill to Trump Despite His 180
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Key Points:
- House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to send a bipartisan housing bill to President Trump's desk despite Trump's cancellation of a signing ceremony and dismissal of the bill as "of minor importance."
- The legislation is viewed by Republicans as a key measure to reduce housing costs and is central to their economic message ahead of the November elections.
- It remains unclear whether Trump intends to sign the bill, but Johnson's decision to transmit it suggests confidence the president will approve it.
- Once received, Trump has 10 days (excluding Sundays) to sign or veto the bill; if he takes no action and Congress remains in session, the bill becomes law without his signature, though a pocket veto is possible during the July recess.
- Johnson framed the move as essential to advancing the "America First agenda" and maintaining legislative momentum despite political challenges.
