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HOUSE 1682119th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

BELO’S Act

Last Action
5/14/2025

Actions

  • 2025-05-14Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • 2025-05-13Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-05-13On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
  • 2025-05-13Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
  • 2025-05-13DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1682.
  • 2025-05-13Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1965-1966)
  • 2025-05-13Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2025-02-27Referred 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.
  • 2025-02-27Referred 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.
  • 2025-02-27Introduced in House
  • 2025-02-27Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2025-05-13 (53)

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. 

Cosponsors (5)

  • Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)
  • Sanford Bishop (D-GA)
  • Jason Crow (D-CO)
  • John James (R-MI)
  • Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA)

Subjects

  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
  • User charges and fees
  • Veterans' pensions and compensation
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