H.R. 6908 authorizes federal law enforcement grant funding to support "blue envelope programs," which help people with speech, hearing, or developmental disabilities communicate safely with police during traffic stops. The bill allows states and localities to use existing Byrne grants—federal crime control funding distributed through the Department of Justice—to pay for these programs, which typically involve distributing blue envelopes containing disability documentation and providing police training on how to interact with disabled individuals. The legislation affects law enforcement agencies, people with disabilities, and their families by creating a funding mechanism for a safety awareness initiative. No new funding is appropriated; instead, the bill redirects existing grant money to this purpose. The bill was introduced on December 18, 2025, with bipartisan support and was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
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