BELO’S Act

The Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act, or BELO'S Act , aims to honor the sacrifices of military families by amending the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. This amendment establishes a new category of eligibility for lifetime passes to National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands . Specifically, these lifetime passes will be granted to individuals who are survivors of fallen service members. Eligibility is defined by entitlement to either a death gratuity under title 10 of the U.S. Code or dependency and indemnity compensation under title 38 of the U.S. Code, ensuring that family members of those who died in service receive this benefit.