Warren to Trump: Sign the Damn Bill Before CBDC Ban Hits the 10-Day Wall 🏠

US President Donald Trump has roughly 10 days to decide whether to sign, ignore or veto bipartisan housing legislation that includes a provision blocking the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). House Speaker Mike Johnson sent the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to Trump's desk on Monday, starting a 10-day clock under the US Constitution, excluding Sundays, for presidential action.

The bill, passed by the House of Representatives last week, bars the Fed from creating a CBDC "or any digital asset that is substantially similar" through the end of 2030. The legislation is sponsored by Senator Elizabeth Warren and drew bipartisan support, with Democrats adding the CBDC language to attract Republican and White House backing.

Trump called the bill a "yawn" and referred to the matter sarcastically as a "big deal," canceling a Wednesday signing ceremony and urging Congress to prioritize the SAVE America Act, a voting measure that would require in-person proof of US citizenship to register. Senate leaders have separately pushed for July passage of the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, with the chamber scheduled to return by July 13 ahead of an August state work period. Trump said in March he would "not sign other bills" until the SAVE America Act passes, though he has also signaled support for CLARITY on social media.

Warren on Monday pressed Trump directly: "We should be celebrating a bipartisan housing law. Instead, we have a call to action. Mr. President: sign the damn bill."

If Trump vetoes the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Congress can attempt to override with a two-thirds majority in both chambers. The bill's fate remains unresolved pending the president's decision within the constitutional 10-day window.