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H.R. 1682Passed House
BELO’S Act
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Latest action date: Sep 16, 2026
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
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- 119th Congress
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2025
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What this bill does
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.
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Armed Forces and National Security
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Military personnel and dependentsParks, recreation areas, trailsUser charges and feesVeterans' pensions and compensation
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Agriculture Committee
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Natural Resources Committee
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Checked against Congress.gov Oct 29, 2026.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
CommitteeSenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
IntroReferralSenateMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FloorHouse floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
FloorHouse floor actionsPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
FloorLibrary of CongressDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1682.
FloorHouse floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1965-1966)
FloorHouse floor actionsMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
FloorHouse floor actionsIntroduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of CongressIntroduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of CongressReferred 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.
IntroReferralHouse floor actions
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