BELO’S Act
Official title: To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for lifetime National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes for family members of members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives while serving their country.
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How Congress Voted
Passed the HouseWhat Happened in Congress?
May 13, 2025
- HousePassed by voice vote
Where the Bill Stands
- Introduced, done
- Committee, done
- Floor Vote, done
- Outcome, current stage
What This 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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Timeline
- SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- House floor actionsMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Passed the House
- Library of CongressIntroduced in House
- House floor actionsReferred 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.
- Introduced
- Committee
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