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Speaker Johnson sends bipartisan housing bill to White House — but Trump says it’s a ‘yawn’
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 29, 2026
· 3 min read
By Adam Cancryn, Kristen Holmes, Ellis Kim, Morgan Rimmer, CNN
(CNN) — President Donald Trump on Monday remained undecided over whether he’d sign a bipartisan housing bill, saying shortly after the House speaker sent it to the White House that it was “so unimportant” compared with his efforts t...
Key takeaway ” The source said Trump will not veto the bill either — he’d simply allow it to become law after the 10 days.
Why this matters in The El Paso
For El Paso residents, the fate of the bipartisan housing bill has significant implications for the city's ongoing efforts to address affordability and availability of housing. As the bill makes its way to the White House, local leaders and residents are watching closely to see if it will become law, potentially bringing much-needed relief to the city's housing market. El Paso's unique blend of rapid growth and limited housing stock has driven up costs, making it difficult for low- and moderate-income families to find affordable options. If the bill becomes law, it could provide a boost to local initiatives aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing, which would be a welcome development for many El Pasoans struggling to make ends meet. The city's congressional delegation will likely be closely monitoring the situation, as the bill's outcome could have a direct impact on their constituents' access to affordable housing.
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Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Adam Cancryn, Kristen Holmes, Ellis Kim, Morgan Rimmer, CNN
(CNN) — President Donald Trump on Monday remained undecided over whether he’d sign a bipartisan housing bill, saying shortly after the House speaker sent it to the White House that it was “so unimportant” compared with his efforts t...
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