H.R. 1682 · 119th Congress · House

BELO’S Act

In Congress· Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced
Feb 27, 25
Passed House
May 13, 25
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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. 

Previous Versions

00Feb 27, 2025

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. 

Action Timeline

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  1. MAY 14, 2025Senate

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  2. MAY 13, 2025House floor actions

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. MAY 13, 2025House floor actions

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)

  4. MAY 13, 2025Library 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)

  5. MAY 13, 2025House floor actions

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1682.

  6. MAY 13, 2025House floor actions

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H1965-1966)

    1965Yea
    1966Nay
    0NV
  7. MAY 13, 2025House floor actions

    Mr

    Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. FEB 27, 2025House 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.

  9. FEB 27, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

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Energy and Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: May 14, 2025

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Agriculture Committee

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Referred: Feb 27, 2025

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Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: Feb 27, 2025

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