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Introduced
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
In Committee
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the use of Byrne grants for blue envelope programs, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Blue Envelope Awareness Act, amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow for the use of Byrne grants, which are federal funds intended for crime control and public safety initiatives, to support "blue envelope programs." A blue envelope program is defined as an initiative designed to help individuals with speech, hearing, or developmental disabilities communicate better with law enforcement during traffic stops; this is achieved by distributing blue envelopes where these individuals can store documentation about their disability to show officers, and by providing training to law enforcement on how to interact effectively with these individuals.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Eugene Vindman (D)*,
Dan Goldman (D),
Clay Higgins (R),
Susie Lee (D),
John Mannion (D),
April McClain-Delaney (D),
Barry Moore (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
Lateefah Simon (D),
George Whitesides (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 12/18/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6908/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6908/BILLS-119hr6908ih.pdf |
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