BELO’S Act

Bill: 119-hr-1682
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]
Introduced: 2025-02-27
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Military personnel and dependents

Parks, recreation areas, trails

User charges and fees

Veterans' pensions and compensation
Latest action: action_date: 2025-05-14
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Summaries:
action_date: 2025-02-27
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><strong>Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act or BELO’S Act</strong></p><p>This bill extends&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p>

action_date: 2025-05-13
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p><strong>Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act or BELO’S Act</strong></p><p>This bill extends&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p>

tv_txt: I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1682 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2025 Mr. Evans of Colorado (for himself and Mr. Panetta ) introduced the following bill; which was 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 A BILL 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. Short title This Act may be cited as the Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act or BELO’S Act . 2. Lifetime passes Section 805(b)(2) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6804(b)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (D) Any individual who is a survivor entitled to— (i) a death gratuity under section 1475 of title 10, United States Code; or (ii) dependency and indemnity compensation under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code. .

tv_txt: IIB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1682 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 14, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN 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. Short title This Act may be cited as the Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act or BELO’S Act . 2. Lifetime passes Section 805(b)(2) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6804(b)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (D) Any individual who is a survivor entitled to— (i) a death gratuity under section 1475 of title 10, United States Code; or (ii) dependency and indemnity compensation under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code. .

Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.

tv_txt: I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1682 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN 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. Short title This Act may be cited as the Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act or BELO’S Act . 2. Lifetime passes Section 805(b)(2) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6804(b)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (D) Any individual who is a survivor entitled to— (i) a death gratuity under section 1475 of title 10, United States Code; or (ii) dependency and indemnity compensation under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code. .

Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.