This bill, titled the "Blue Envelope Awareness Act," amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the authorized uses of federal Byrne grants . Specifically, it allows these grants to be utilized for the implementation and support of blue envelope programs . A blue envelope program is defined as an initiative that provides assistance to individuals with speech, hearing, or developmental disabilities, enabling them to communicate more effectively with law enforcement officers during traffic stops. These programs achieve their objectives through two primary mechanisms: distributing blue envelopes for individuals to store and present documentation related to their disability, and providing essential training to law enforcement officers on appropriate interaction techniques with these individuals.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Blue Envelope Awareness Act
USA119th CongressHR-6908| House
| Updated: 12/18/2025
This bill, titled the "Blue Envelope Awareness Act," amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the authorized uses of federal Byrne grants . Specifically, it allows these grants to be utilized for the implementation and support of blue envelope programs . A blue envelope program is defined as an initiative that provides assistance to individuals with speech, hearing, or developmental disabilities, enabling them to communicate more effectively with law enforcement officers during traffic stops. These programs achieve their objectives through two primary mechanisms: distributing blue envelopes for individuals to store and present documentation related to their disability, and providing essential training to law enforcement officers on appropriate interaction techniques with these individuals.