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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Eugene Simon Vindman

Democrat · VA · Representative

Votes with party: 90.5% (550 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/V000138

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (10)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-12-18

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

The Blue Envelope Awareness Act would likely establish programs or requirements to inform the public about a specific law enforcement practice or issue related to "blue envelopes," though the exact nature of this practice is not clear from the title alone. Based on its focus on crime and law enforcement, the bill probably aims to increase transparency or awareness among citizens, law enforcement agencies, or both about how this practice works and its implications. The measure would affect how police departments communicate with the public and potentially impact people's understanding of their rights during law enforcement interactions.

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Subjects

Crime and Law Enforcement

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