Statement by the Press Secretary: President Bush Signs H.R. 4841, S. 2565, S. 3298, and S. 3352 Into Law

H.R. 4841, the "Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians Settlement Act," which approves and ratifies a water settlement among the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians, the Federal Government, and three specified California water districts;

S. 2565, the "Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008," which establishes a Congressional Badge of Bravery award to honor Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers for performing acts of bravery in the line of duty;

S. 3298, which provides a two year moratorium from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit requirement for specified vessels and directs EPA to study the impacts of discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels; and

S. 3352, which extends programs authorized under the Higher Education Act of 1965 for 15 days, through August 15, 2008.