H.R. 1682 · House bill · 119th Congress

BELO’S Act

Sponsored by Rep. Gabe Evans, Colorado with 5 co-sponsors

Introduced Feb 27, 2025

Referred to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Latest action Sep 16, 2026

SponsorRep. Gabe Evans, Colorado· 5 cosponsorsRep. Jimmy Panetta, CaliforniaRep. Sanford Bishop Jr., Georgia

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What the bill does

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.

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Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act or BELO’S Act

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Introduced in House (Feb 27, 2025).

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Contents

Sec. 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act” or “BELO’S Act”.

Sec. 2. Lifetime passes

Section 805(b)(2) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6804(b)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

“(D) Any individual who is a survivor entitled to—

(i) a death gratuity under section 1475 of title 10, United States Code; or

(ii) dependency and indemnity compensation under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code.”.

Official text, Referred in Senate (May 14, 2025), from the Government Publishing Office via Congress.gov. Printed version (PDF) · All versions on Congress.gov

What the bill does

Read the full summary

Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act or BELO’S Act

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Introduced in House (Feb 27, 2025).