Statement by the Press Secretary: President Bush Signs H.R. 2669 and H.R. 3580 into Law

On Thursday, September 27, 2007, the President signed into law:

H.R. 2669, the "College Cost Reduction and Access Act," which makes changes to Federal student grant and loan programs, and creates new grant programs for higher education students and institutions; and

H.R. 3580, the "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007," which reauthorizes a number of Food and Drug Administration programs including the Prescription Drug User Fee Act and Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act; extends and modifies authorities related to pediatric uses of drugs and medical devices; and expands current authority related to post marketing surveillance of drugs.