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Johnson suggests 'productive' meeting with Trump will get housing bill back on track
By Scripps News Group at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was at the White House Thursday, meeting with President Trump to try to break the congressional logjam over the SAVE America Act and a recently passed bipartisan housing bill.Johnson called Thursday's meeting "very productive."Were on exactly the same page, Johns...
Key takeaway "Were on exactly the same page, Johnson told reporters after the meeting.
Why this matters in The Waco
The developments in Washington have significant implications for Waco 's affordable housing landscape. If the bipartisan housing bill ultimately becomes law, it could lead to increased accessibility of homeownership for local residents, potentially alleviating some of the pressure on the city's rental market. The bill's fate, now tied to the passage of the SAVE America Act, will be closely watched by community leaders and organizations working to address housing affordability in McLennan County. As the House prepares to send the bill to President Trump for signature, local stakeholders will be waiting to see if the president will sign the bill into law or veto it, and how the outcome will impact Waco's efforts to provide affordable housing options for its residents. The next 10 days will be crucial in determining the bill's fate and its potential impact on the local community.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
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