HR 1682
119th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Military personnel and dependents
Parks, recreation areas, trails
User charges and fees
Veterans' pensions and compensation
BELO’S Act
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9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 14, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 13, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 13, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
May 13, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
May 13, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1682.
May 13, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1965-1966)
May 13, 2025
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act or BELO’S Act
This bill extends eligibility for a free lifetime National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass to any individual who is a survivor to a member of the Armed Forces whose death entitles the survivor to (1) a death gratuity (e.g., the servicemember died while on active duty or during inactive duty training), or (2) dependency and indemnity compensation.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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