BELO’S Act

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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Timeline

1. 27 February 2025

   Introduced

   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.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 February 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 27 February 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 13 May 2025

   Passed

   Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

   Source: Floor

5. 13 May 2025

   Passed

   On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)

   Source: Floor

6. 13 May 2025

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)

   Source: Floor

7. 13 May 2025

   Floor

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

   Source: Floor

8. 13 May 2025

   Floor

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

   Source: Floor

9. 13 May 2025

   Floor

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

   Source: Floor

10. 14 May 2025

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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• Referred in Senate

  Referred in Senate · EN · 14 May 2025

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• Engrossed in House

  Engrossed in House · EN · 13 May 2025

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Sponsors

• Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. James, John [R-MI-10] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] · R · Cosponsor
• · sseg00 · Standing
• · hsag00 · Standing
• · hsii00 · Standing

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