Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act

This bill would let the U.S. Attorney General, through the Bureau of Justice Assistance, give grants to police agencies and nonprofit groups that work together on "blue envelope" programs. These programs train police officers on interactions with people who have autism or developmental, cognitive, sensory, or communication disabilities, and give those people blue envelopes and other items to store and share key information during traffic stops and other encounters. Participation would be voluntary, and programs could not keep a registry or list of participants. The bill authorizes $5 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, requires regular reports to Congress, and requires a public online directory of programs.

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Sponsors

• Christopher A. Coons Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors