H.R. 1682
119th Congress
BELO’S Act
5
Cosponsors
11
Actions
0
Amendments
3
Committees
—
Since introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
14 mai 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 12 août 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
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
14 mai 2025 · IntroReferral
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
13 mai 2025 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1965-1966)
13 mai 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1682.
13 mai 2025 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
13 mai 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)
13 mai 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
13 mai 2025 · Floor
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 février 2025 · IntroReferral
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 février 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
27 février 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
27 février 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
5 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]COCosponsors
- Democrat360%
- Republican240%
- Republican:Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]VA
- Republican:Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]MI
- Democrat:Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2]GA
- Democrat:Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]CO
- Democrat:Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]CA
Classification
Policy area
Armed Forces and National SecurityLegislative subjects
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 février 2025 to 5 on 13 mai 2025.
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