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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.

Senate Actions

IntroReferral
May. 14 2025	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

House floor actions Actions

Floor
May. 13 2025	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965) DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1682. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1965-1966) Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

IntroReferral

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.
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.

Library of Congress Actions

Floor
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)

IntroReferral
Feb. 27 2025	Introduced in House Introduced in House

House bill HR1682-119

BELO’S Act

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