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119th Congress · H.R. 1682 · Passed Origin

Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act

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.

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SubjectsMilitary personnel and dependentsParks, recreation areas, trailsUser charges and feesVeterans' pensions and compensation

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BELO’S Act
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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. EVANS of Colorado:H.R. 1682.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3[Page H919]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] · [R-CO-8] · E000300
    Rep-CO-8 current · 1 term · @repgabeevans · 2 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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E000300
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current
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Gabe Evans
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Gabe
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Evans
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1986-07-28
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Current term (1 total)

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CO
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8
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null
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Republican
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null
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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https://gabeevans.house.gov
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1229 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0001
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1229 Longworth House Office Building
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202-225-5625
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null
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null
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (7)

  • Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (house) · house · rank 12
  • Counterterrorism and Intelligence (house) · house · rank 3
  • Emergency Management and Technology (house) · house · rank 3
  • Energy (house) · house · rank 15
  • Environment (house) · house · rank 12
  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce (house) · house · rank 28 · site
  • House Committee on Homeland Security (house) · house · rank 13 · site

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District offices (2)

  • 3400 West 16th St, Suite C, Building 1S, Greeley, CO, 80634 · 970-324-2567 · 40.4140011,-104.7370945
  • 10701 Melody Dr, Suite 500, Northglenn, CO, 80234 · 303-723-6560 · 39.8917967,-104.9967228

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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H4CO08034
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2026
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EVANS, TIMOTHY GABRIEL JOSEPH
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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House
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CO
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08
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C
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2023-09-06
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2026-09-03
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2026-09-03
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null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
total_receipts
$5,393,673.36
total_disbursements
$1,588,203.24
cash_on_hand_end_period
$3,880,462.51
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$154,186.05
coverage_start_date
2025-01-01
coverage_end_date
2026-06-30

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (5)

  • Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] · [D-CA-19] · P000613 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-27 · original
    Dem-CA-19 current · 5 terms · @RepJimmyPanetta · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] · [D-GA-2] · B000490 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-21
    Dem-GA-2 current · 17 terms · @SanfordBishop · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6] · [D-CO-6] · C001121 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-21
    Dem-CO-6 current · 4 terms · @RepJasonCrow · 1 district office
  • Rep. James, John [R-MI-10] · [R-MI-10] · J000307 · Co-sponsored 2025-05-06
    Rep-MI-10 current · 2 terms · @RepJames · 1 district office
  • Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] · [R-VA-2] · K000399 · Co-sponsored 2025-05-13
    Rep-VA-2 current · 2 terms · @RepJenKiggans · 3 district offices

Committees (3)

  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-09-16T14:00:00ZHearings By (full committee)
    2025-05-14T15:58:08ZReferred To
  • Agriculture Committee [House Standing]
    2025-02-27T14:10:25ZReferred To
  • Natural Resources Committee [House Standing]
    2025-02-27T14:10:20ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (12)

  • 2026-09-16Committeevia Senate
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
  • 2025-05-14IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • 2025-05-13 16:08:35FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-05-13 16:08:32FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
  • 2025-05-13 16:08:32Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
  • 2025-05-13 15:59:12FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1682.
  • 2025-05-13 15:59:10FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1965-1966)
  • 2025-05-13 15:59:00FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2025-02-27IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    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.
  • 2025-02-27IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    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.
  • 2025-02-27IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-02-27IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-07-10T19:58:20Z
    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.
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-06-11T03:53:17Z
    Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-06-11T03:53:17Z
    BELO’S Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-06-11T03:48:38Z
    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.
  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2025-05-17T02:53:20Z
    BELO’S Act
  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2025-05-17T02:53:20Z
    Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act
  • Display Title2025-05-15T03:39:37Z
    BELO’S Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2025-05-15T03:38:24Z
    BELO’S Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2025-05-15T03:38:24Z
    Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summaries

00 · 2025-02-27 · Introduced in House

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. 

53 · 2025-05-13 · Passed House

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. 

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