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BELO’S Act

USA119th CongressHR-1682| House 
| Updated: 5/14/2025
Gabe Evans

Gabe Evans

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (5)
Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)John James (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

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


  • February 27, 2025
    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.


  • May 13, 2025
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 13, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1965-1966)


  • May 13, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1682.


  • May 13, 2025
    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, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)


  • May 13, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


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


  • February 27, 2025
    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.


  • May 13, 2025
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 13, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1965-1966)


  • May 13, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1682.


  • May 13, 2025
    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, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)


  • May 13, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 14, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Gabe Evans

Gabe Evans

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (5)
Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)John James (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Military personnel and dependentsParks, recreation areas, trailsUser charges and feesVeterans' pensions and compensation