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Trump cancels housing affordability bill signing, urges Congress to pass election measure
By Scripps News Group at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
A bipartisan housing bill designed to make homeownership more affordable is now in limbo after President Donald Trump abruptly canceled plans to sign the legislation, saying he wants Congress to first pass a separate election measure.Todays Housing News Conference and Signing is hereby cancelled ...
Key takeaway RELATED STORY | What's in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floorThe 21st Century Road to Housing Act includes dozens of provisions aimed at expanding housing access and reducing barriers to homeownership.
Why this matters in The Detroit
For Detroit residents, the uncertainty surrounding the 21st Century Road to Housing Act is particularly concerning, given the city's long-standing struggles with housing affordability. The bill's provisions, such as the pilot program for small-dollar mortgages, could have provided relief to low-income homebuyers in Detroit, where the median home price is still relatively low but out of reach for many. The restriction on large institutional investors could also have helped to preserve affordable housing options in the city, where investors have been known to snap up properties and drive up prices. As the city continues to recover from its economic challenges, the fate of this bill will be closely watched by Detroiters who are eager to see progress on housing affordability. The delay in signing the bill may also raise questions about the city's ability to access federal funding and resources to support its own housing initiatives.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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