The current timeline, for anyone who is keeping track, is as follows:
The act was presented to President Biden on 12/27.
The ten day period for the President to act starts today (12/28), the day after it's presented.
Sundays are excluded from the calculation, so the 10th day falls on Monday, January 8.
So...what happens on or before January 8?
If the President signs it, it becomes law.
If the President vetos it, it goes back to congress, which can attempt to override the veto.
If the President takes no action AND congress is in session, the bill automatically becomes law.
If the President takes no action and congress adjourns during this period, the bill will probably become a "pocket" veto and it won't become law.
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