The Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to law enforcement agencies and nonprofit organizations to establish "blue envelope programs" that help people with autism spectrum disorder or developmental, cognitive, sensory, and communication disabilities interact safely with police and first responders. These programs provide training to officers on working with people who have these conditions, distribute items like blue envelopes (containing identification and medical information), car decals, and lanyards to help individuals communicate their needs during police encounters, and educate both community members and people with disabilities on safe interactions. The bill prioritizes grants to programs that are scalable, have community support, involve multiple agencies, and work with disability advocates, while ensuring geographic distribution to rural and tribal communities. Congress will receive progress reports starting one year after the law takes effect and biennially thereafter, and the Director will maintain a public directory of available programs. The legislation authorizes $5 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to fund these grants.
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