Bill · H.R. 4897· House(119-HR-4897)
Blue Envelope Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 8/5/2025
- Last activity
- 8/6/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Eleanor Norton
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Blue Envelope Act of 2025 aims to amend section 148 of title 23, United States Code. The primary purpose is to ensure that blue envelope programs are eligible for certain safety project funding. This change specifically involves modifying the language regarding highway safety improvement programs. The bill focuses on projects that improve interactions between motor vehicle operators and law enforcement officers. These operators are those who have difficulty communicating through speech.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+5
The bill provides funding for programs that assist individuals who have difficulty communicating through speech during law enforcement interactions.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically targets assistance for those who have difficulty communicating through speech.
Does this change how police departments operate?+3
The bill seeks to improve interactions between law enforcement and drivers with speech difficulties through blue envelope programs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Improved communication during traffic stops: The bill includes a project to improve interactions between a motor vehicle operator who has difficulty communicating through speech and a law enforcement officer during a motor vehicle stop (Section 2). This is considered positive as it addresses the specific needs of individuals in these scenarios.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated: The provided text does not contain any details regarding potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Policing Reform+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+2
- 8/6/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 8/5/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E752)
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House