HR 4897
Blue Envelope Act of 2025
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Bill overview
The Blue Envelope Act of 2025 aims to expand the eligibility of ‘blue envelope programs’ for funding through the Highway Safety Improvement Program. These programs focus on enhancing communication and safety interactions, particularly between law enforcement and individuals with communication difficulties, such as those who cannot speak. The bill specifically modifies a section of the United States Code to include these programs as eligible projects. It seeks to improve safety outcomes by facilitating better communication during traffic stops.
Key provisions
- Expands eligibility for Highway Safety Improvement Program funding.
- Specifically includes ‘blue envelope programs’ in eligible projects.
- Addresses communication between law enforcement and individuals with speech difficulties.
- Modifies section 148 of title 23, United States Code.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement agencies
- Individuals with communication difficulties
- Motor vehicle operators
- Federal Highway Administration
- State and local governments
Notable changes
- Adds ‘blue envelope programs’ as a recognized type of safety project.
- Clarifies the scope of projects eligible for funding under the Highway Safety Improvement Program.
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Primary sponsor
Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 4897
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend section 148 of title 23, United States Code, to ensure blue envelope programs are eligible for certain safety project funding, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Blue Envelope Act of 2025
.
Section 148(a)(11)(B)(ii) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking laws;
and inserting laws, including 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, commonly referred to as a
.blue envelope program
;