Trump Declines to Sign Bipartisan Housing Affordability Legislation

Why it matters locally: California, facing some of the nation's highest housing costs and a significant housing shortage, is directly impacted by federal legislation concerning housing affordability. The bipartisan bill becoming law without the President's signature could still bring federal resources or policy changes that affect the availability and cost of housing across the state.

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President Donald Trump stated he would not sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill. The legislation is set to become law Friday without his signature. Under the Constitution, a bill passed by Congress becomes law if the president does not sign or veto it within 10 days, excluding Sundays, while Congress remains in session. Friday marks the conclusion of this 10-day period for the housing measure.