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Blue Envelope Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4897| House 
| Updated: 8/6/2025
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the "Blue Envelope Act of 2025," proposes an amendment to Section 148 of title 23, United States Code, which governs the Highway Safety Improvement Program . The core purpose is to expand the eligibility criteria for federal safety project funding. Specifically, the bill ensures that "blue envelope programs" are explicitly included as eligible projects. These programs are designed to improve interactions and communication between motor vehicle operators who have difficulty speaking and law enforcement officers during motor vehicle stops, thereby enhancing safety and understanding for all involved.
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Timeline
Aug 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Aug 5, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E752)
Aug 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • August 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • August 5, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E752)


  • August 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

Blue Envelope Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4897| House 
| Updated: 8/6/2025
This legislation, titled the "Blue Envelope Act of 2025," proposes an amendment to Section 148 of title 23, United States Code, which governs the Highway Safety Improvement Program . The core purpose is to expand the eligibility criteria for federal safety project funding. Specifically, the bill ensures that "blue envelope programs" are explicitly included as eligible projects. These programs are designed to improve interactions and communication between motor vehicle operators who have difficulty speaking and law enforcement officers during motor vehicle stops, thereby enhancing safety and understanding for all involved.
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Timeline
Aug 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Aug 5, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E752)
Aug 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • August 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • August 5, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E752)


  • August 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted