119th Congress

H.R. 1682

BELO’S Act

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law

Sponsor: Gabe Evans(R-CO)
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Committees: House Committee on Agriculture; House Committee on Natural Resources; Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Official text: Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (5)

Original cosponsors (1)

Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)

Added later (4)

Jason Crow (D-CO) · Mar 21, 2025
Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) · Mar 21, 2025
John James (R-MI) · May 6, 2025
Jennifer A. Kiggans (R-VA) · May 13, 2025

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Passed House” version

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.

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Sep 16, 2026 · Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
May 14, 2025 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 13, 2025 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 13, 2025 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
May 13, 2025 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1682.
May 13, 2025 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1965-1966)
May 13, 2025 · House
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 27, 2025 · House
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.
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House