Bill > HR4897

This bill amends section 148 of title 23 of the United States Code to explicitly include "blue envelope programs" as an eligible type of project for highway safety improvement funding. A blue envelope program is a safety initiative designed to help motor vehicle operators with communication difficulties (such as those with speech impairments or autism) interact more effectively with law enforcement during traffic stops. Specifically, the bill modifies existing language to add this type of project as a recognized safety improvement, which would allow jurisdictions to access federal funding for developing and implementing such programs. By explicitly mentioning blue envelope programs in the law, the bill ensures that these communication support initiatives can be funded through highway safety improvement program resources, potentially helping to reduce misunderstandings and improve safety during traffic stops for individuals who may struggle to communicate verbally with law enforcement officers.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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