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H.R. 1682 House Armed Forces and National Security

Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act

Introduced
Feb 27, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Evans, Gabe (R-CO-8)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the House. Last action: received in the senate and read twice and referred to the committee on energy and natural resources on May 14, 2025.

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

Cosponsors

5

Subjects

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

Committees

  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee
    • [Referred To, May 14, 2025]
  • Agriculture Committee
    • [Referred To, Feb 27, 2025]
  • Natural Resources Committee
    • [Referred To, Feb 27, 2025]

Summary

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

[Summary as of: Passed House]

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