Agriculture Committee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in 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.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1965-1966)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1682.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced in 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.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1965-1966)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1682.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Armed Forces and National Security
Military personnel and dependentsParks, recreation areas, trailsUser charges and feesVeterans' pensions and compensation
BELO’S Act
USA119th CongressHR-1682| House
| Updated: 5/14/2025
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in 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.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1965-1966)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1682.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced in 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.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1965-1966)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1682.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.