A Presidential signature is not required for a bill to become law.
Congressional session is ending tho...
“A Presidential signature is not required for a bill to become law.”
If the President takes no action for ten days while Congress is in session, the bill automatically becomes law. So, is congress “in session” during a recess? The 117th Congress, Session 1 runs Jan 3, 2022 to Jan 2, 2023.
What is a pocket veto?
It depends on whether Congress is in session or not.
If yes, it’s a law.
If not, it’s a pocket veto.
I suppose the wealthy donor wants him to sign it.
Leaving aside the fact that Congress has adjourned, which means inaction would result in a pocket veto, I think the current CR expires at the end of the year so the government would shut down until the 10 day waiting period expired.