What does Preamble of Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act do?

This bill authorizes the Attorney General to make grants to eligible entities. The grants are intended to support the implementation of 'blue envelope programs'.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act do?

This Act is formally titled the 'Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act'.

What does BLUE ENVELOPE GRANT PROGRAM. of Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act do?

This section establishes the Blue Envelope Grant Program. Eligible entities for grants include law enforcement agencies partnered with nonprofits, or nonprofits partnering with law enforcement, focused on supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities. A 'blue envelope program' provides training and resources for law enforcement on interacting with individuals with disabilities, and provides individuals with items like blue envelopes to aid communication during encounters. The Attorney General, through the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance, may award grants to eligible entities to create or support these programs. Grant prioritization considers scalability, community support, involvement of multiple agencies, and demonstrated person-centered practices. The Director must ensure broad geographic distribution of awards and consider the needs of underserved populations. The Director is required to submit reports to Congress on program implementation and best practices. A publicly accessible online directory of blue envelope programs will be maintained. The Act authorizes $5,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out this section.

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Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act

Last updated: 3/12/2026 · Introduced: 3/12/2026

Author: Christopher Coons (D-DE)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a grant program to support 'blue envelope programs,' which provide law enforcement with training and resources for interacting with individuals with autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities.
The Attorney General can award up to $5,000,000 annually to law enforcement agencies or nonprofits partnering to implement or expand these programs, prioritizing scalable and community-supported initiatives.
The bill requires the creation of an online directory of blue envelope programs and mandates reports to Congress on program effectiveness and best practices.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 6602(In Committee)Official page

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