BELO’S Act
The summary
What this bill does
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.
Legislative timeline
From introduction
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced & referred to committee
Congressional support
Sponsors & Cosponsors
U.S. Representative - CO District 8 · R-CO
Roll-call vote
The vote, by member
The vote, by member
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Bill Metadata
| Congress | 119 |
| Bill Type | HR |
| Bill Number | 1682 |
| Origin Chamber | House |
| Current Status | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Policy Area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Primary Committee | Not assigned |
| Introduced | February 27, 2025 |
| Latest Action | May 14, 2025 |
| Cosponsors | 5 · House vote — · 1 views |