H.R. 1682 119th Congress House

BELO’S Act

Official title: To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for lifetime National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes for family members of member… Show full official titleShow less

Introduced: February 27, 2025 Introduced by: Gabe Evans Republican · Colorado See on congress.gov

Armed Forces and National Security Military personnel and dependentsParks, recreation areas, trailsUser charges and feesVeterans' pensions and compensation

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Became law

Sep 16, 2026

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

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

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1965-1966)

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

Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

May 13, 2025

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1682.

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

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What's happening now September 16, 2026

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

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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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