H.R. 1682

119th Congress

In Committee

BELO’S Act

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]CO· Introduced 27 February 2025
Open on Congress.gov

5

Cosponsors

11

Actions

0

Amendments

3

Committees

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Since introduced

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Latest action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

14 May 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 12 August 2025

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. 

Timeline

11 actions

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    14 May 2025 · IntroReferral

  2. Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    13 May 2025 · Floor

  3. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1965-1966)

    13 May 2025 · Floor

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1682.

    13 May 2025 · Floor

  5. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)

    13 May 2025 · Floor

  6. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)

    13 May 2025 · Floor

  7. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    13 May 2025 · Floor

  8. 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.

    27 February 2025 · IntroReferral

  9. 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.

    27 February 2025 · IntroReferral

  10. Introduced in House

    27 February 2025 · IntroReferral

  11. Introduced in House

    27 February 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

5 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]CO

Cosponsors

  • Democrat360%
  • Republican240%

Classification

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Legislative subjects

Military personnel and dependentsParks, recreation areas, trailsUser charges and feesVeterans' pensions and compensation

Committees

3

  • Agriculture Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To27 Feb 2025

  • Natural Resources Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To27 Feb 2025

  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee

    Senate · Standing

    • Referred To14 May 2025

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 1 on 27 February 2025 to 5 on 13 May 2025.

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