H.R. 1682 Passed the House Armed Forces and National Security

BELO’S Act

To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for lifetime National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes for family members of members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives while serving their country.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] Introduced February 27, 2025 Cosponsors 5 (3 D, 2 R) Latest action September 16, 2026

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. 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 16, 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
  2. May 14, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  3. May 13, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  4. May 13, 2025 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
  5. May 13, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1682.
  6. May 13, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1965-1966)
  7. May 13, 2025 Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  8. 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.
  9. Feb 27, 2025 Introduced in House

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