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BLUE Act: Police Funding and Highway Safety Program Restrictions

This act links highway safety program funding to police budgets. If local governments reduce police budgets and reallocate those funds, they may lose federal money for traffic control. Citizens might experience changes in how traffic laws are enforced in their area.
Key points
State and local governments that defund the police and reallocate funds will be prohibited from using federal highway safety program funds for traffic control or enforcement.
An exemption from these requirements may be granted if a written request with justification is submitted to and approved by the Secretary.
The act defines "defund the police" as reducing police budgets below 2000 levels or the previous fiscal year, while reallocating funds to other government agencies.
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Print number: 117_S_2961
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Process start date: 2021-10-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

BLUE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2961.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • State and local governments that defund the police and reallocate funds will be prohibited from using federal highway safety program funds for traffic control or enforcement.
  • An exemption from these requirements may be granted if a written request with justification is submitted to and approved by the Secretary.
  • The act defines "defund the police" as reducing police budgets below 2000 levels or the previous fiscal year, while reallocating funds to other government agencies.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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