Bill · H.R. 6908· House(119-HR-6908)
Blue Envelope Awareness Act
- Introduced
- 12/18/2025
- Last activity
- 12/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Eugene Vindman
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Blue Envelope Awareness Act," aims to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. It specifically seeks to authorize the use of Byrne grants for "blue envelope programs." These programs are designed to assist individuals with speech, hearing, or developmental disabilities during traffic stops. The program works by distributing blue envelopes for documentation and providing specific training to law enforcement officers.
Yes
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+7
The program provides tools like blue envelopes and officer training to help people with disabilities navigate traffic stops more effectively.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+6
The bill facilitates better communication and documentation for individuals with speech, hearing, or developmental disabilities during law enforcement interactions.
Does this change how police departments operate?+4
The bill implements specialized training for law enforcement officers to better interact with individuals with disabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Communication During Traffic Stops: The bill defines a "blue envelope program" as one that helps individuals with speech, hearing, or developmental disabilities communicate more effectively with law enforcement officers (Section 2, subsection b).
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Documentation Accessibility: The program allows individuals to use blue envelopes to keep documentation regarding their disability to present to officers during an interaction (Section 2, subsection b, part A).
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Law Enforcement Preparation: The bill provides for training law enforcement officers on how to interact with individuals who have speech, hearing, or developmental disabilities (Section 2, subsection b, part B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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+6Improves Policing Reform+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+7
- 3/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/12/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Clay HigginsRepublican · Louisiana
Susie LeeDemocrat · Nevada
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
John MannionDemocrat · New York
April McClain DelaneyDemocrat · Maryland
Pete SessionsRepublican · Texas
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
George WhitesidesDemocrat · California