BELO’S Act
119-HR-1682119th CongressIntroduced Feb 27, 2025Armed Forces and National Security
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor
Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8](R-CO-8)5 cosponsors
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.
Subjects
Military personnel and dependentsParks, recreation areas, trailsUser charges and feesVeterans' pensions and compensation
Actions (11)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 14, 2025Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 13, 2025House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
May 13, 2025House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
May 13, 2025Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1682.
May 13, 2025House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1965-1966)
May 13, 2025House floor actions
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 13, 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.
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.
Feb 27, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025Library of Congress