For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 22, 2004

Statement by the Press Secretary

On Friday, October 22, 2004, the President signed into law:

S. 2195, the "Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004," which (1) adds certain anabolic steroid precursors to the list of anabolic steroids that are classified as controlled substances; (2) requires a review of the Federal sentencing guidelines for offenses involving anabolic steroids; and (3) establishes a grant program in support of anabolic steroid education.

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