119th Congress · introduced in the House · Feb 27, 2025
BELO’S Act
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
View on Congress.govPolicy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional Research Service summary, version: Passed House (May 13, 2025) · 2 versions published
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.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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)
Passed/agreed to in House: 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.
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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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Military personnel and dependents · Parks, recreation areas, trails · User charges and fees · Veterans' pensions and compensation
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