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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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Gabe Evans, R-CO-8
1 term · @repgabeevans
Official website ↗
1229 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0001 · 202-225-5625
Cosponsors (5)
  • Jimmy Panetta, D-CA-19Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Feb 27, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepJimmyPanetta
  • Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-GA-2
    Co-sponsored Mar 21, 2025 · 17 terms · @SanfordBishop
  • Jason Crow, D-CO-6
    Co-sponsored Mar 21, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepJasonCrow
  • John E. James, R-MI-10
    Co-sponsored May 6, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepJames
  • Jennifer A. Kiggans, R-VA-2
    Co-sponsored May 13, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepJenKiggans
Committees (3)
  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Sep 16, 2026
  • Agriculture Committee
    House Standing · Activity Feb 27, 2025
  • Natural Resources Committee
    House Standing · Activity Feb 27, 2025
Actions (12)
  1. Sep 16, 2026 · via Senate
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
  2. May 14, 2025 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  3. May 13, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  4. May 13, 2025 · via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
  5. May 13, 2025 · via 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)
  6. May 13, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1682.
  7. May 13, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1965-1966)
  8. May 13, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. Feb 27, 2025 · via 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.
  10. Feb 27, 2025 · via 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.
  11. Feb 27, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  12. Feb 27, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
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Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act

IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
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Constitutional authority cited

[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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