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Trump will let housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
By Michelle Price and Josh Boak | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 10, 2026
· 3 min read
President Donald Trump will let the bipartisan housing bill approved by Congress become law without his signature, saying Friday that he was refusing to put his name on it because of the little progress made in passing a strict voter ID bill that he has been pushing.
“I will not sign the Housi...
Key takeaway The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to lower the cost of housing and spur more home construction.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The decision by President Donald Trump to let the bipartisan housing bill become law without his signature has significant implications for Frisco , where housing affordability is a pressing concern. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, Frisco is struggling to keep up with the demand for housing, and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act could have provided some relief. The bill's aim to lower the cost of housing and spur more home construction aligns with the city's own efforts to address the issue. However, Trump's refusal to sign the bill in protest over the lack of progress on a strict voter ID bill may undermine the measure's potential impact. Frisco residents and city officials will be watching closely to see how the new law is implemented and whether it will have a meaningful effect on the city's housing market.
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Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump will let the bipartisan housing bill approved by Congress become law without his signature, saying Friday that he was refusing to put his name on it because of the little progress made in passing a strict voter ID bill that he has been pushing.
“I will not sign the Housi...
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