Congress has passed a comprehensive environmental regulation bill and sends it to the president for approval. The president does not sign or veto the bill within the ten-day period while Congress remains in session. What is the status of the bill?
The president's failure to act results in a tacit veto, requiring a two-thirds override by Congress.
The bill fails to become law due to the president's inaction.
The bill automatically becomes law without the president's signature.
The bill is returned to Congress for reconsideration.
Under the presentment clause of the Constitution, if the president neither signs nor vetoes a bill within ten days while Congress is in session, the bill automatically becomes law without the president’s signature. This ensures that legislation can proceed without indefinite presidential delay.
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