Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 470 and H.R. 2061

On Tuesday, December 20, 2011, the President signed into law:

H.R. 470, the "Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011," which extends and amends the statutory allocation of hydroelectric power generated by the Hoover Dam, Nevada; and

H.R. 2061, the "Civilian Service Recognition Act of 2011," which authorizes the presentation of a United States flag on behalf of a Federal employee who dies of injuries incurred in connection with his or her employment.