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BLUE Act

USA117th CongressHR-4893| House 
| Updated: 8/2/2021
Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (6)
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Blocking Lawlessness from Undermining Enforcement Act or the BLUE Act This bill generally prohibits the use of Highway Safety Program or National Priority Safety Program funds for traffic control or enforcement by a state or locality that defunds the police (i.e., reduces its police budget and reallocates the funds to other government agencies). However, states and localities may use such funds for traffic control and enforcement if (1) reducing the police budget is part of an overall budget reduction, or (2) the police chief decides to reallocate a portion of the police budget for mental health programs. Additionally, a state or locality may request an exemption from the prohibition.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Aug 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Oct 7, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2961
Introduced in Senate
  • July 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • August 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • October 7, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2961
    Introduced in Senate

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-2961: BLUE Act

BLUE Act

USA117th CongressHR-4893| House 
| Updated: 8/2/2021
Blocking Lawlessness from Undermining Enforcement Act or the BLUE Act This bill generally prohibits the use of Highway Safety Program or National Priority Safety Program funds for traffic control or enforcement by a state or locality that defunds the police (i.e., reduces its police budget and reallocates the funds to other government agencies). However, states and localities may use such funds for traffic control and enforcement if (1) reducing the police budget is part of an overall budget reduction, or (2) the police chief decides to reallocate a portion of the police budget for mental health programs. Additionally, a state or locality may request an exemption from the prohibition.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Aug 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Oct 7, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2961
Introduced in Senate
  • July 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • August 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • October 7, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2961
    Introduced in Senate
Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (6)
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-2961: BLUE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted