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H.R. 1682

U.S. House•In Senate Committee

Summary

H.R. 1682, the BELO’S Act, was introduced in the House on Feb 27, 2025 by Rep. Gabe Evans (R) with 5 co-sponsors. It was referred to Energy And Natural Resources, and last saw action on May 14, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Record

Text

H.R. 1682 has 5 co-sponsors.

hb1682/engrossed-in-house.txt
119 HR 1682 EH: Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act
 U.S. House of Representatives
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I
 119th CONGRESS   1st Session
 H. R. 1682
 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 AN ACT
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.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act   or   BELO’S Act  .
2.
Lifetime passes
Section 805(b)(2) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act ( 16 U.S.C. 6804(b)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following:
(D)
Any individual who is a survivor entitled to—
(i)
a death gratuity under section 1475 of title 10, United States Code; or
(ii)
dependency and indemnity compensation under  chapter 13  of title 38, United States Code.
 .
      Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 2025.  Kevin F. McCumber,  Clerk.

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2025-02-27
  2. Passed House2025-05-13
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

CRS Summary

The summaries are the Congressional Research Service’s, one per stage. Read them in full.

Passed House May 13, 2025

hb1682/passed-house.md

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Passed House (05/13/2025)

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.

Introduced in House Feb 27, 2025

hb1682/introduced-in-house.md

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Introduced in House (02/27/2025)

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.

Sponsors

Rep. Gabe Evans (R) sponsors H.R. 1682, and 5 members have co-sponsored it, 1 of them from the day it was introduced.

Committees

H.R. 1682 went before 3 committees: Energy and Natural Resources, Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Energy and Natural Resources
Energy and Natural Resources
Referred To · May 14, 2025 · 314 Bills
Agriculture
Agriculture
Referred To · Feb 27, 2025 · 226 Bills
Natural Resources
Natural Resources
Referred To · Feb 27, 2025 · 395 Bills

Actions

H.R. 1682 has taken 9 actions since Feb 27, 2025, the latest on May 14, 2025.

ChamberAction
May 14, 2025
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Energy and Natural Resources Committee
May 13, 202515:59
House
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 13, 202515:59
House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1965-1966)
May 13, 202515:59
House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1682.
May 13, 202516:08
House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1965)

Votes

H.R. 1682 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 1682 goes by 9 titles, 6 of them short titles.

  • 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. — Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
  • Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act — Short Title(s) as Introduced
  • BELO’S Act — Short Title(s) as Introduced
  • 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. — Official Title as Introduced
  • BELO’S Act — Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
  • Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act — Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
  • BELO’S Act — Display Title
  • Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act — Short Title(s) as Passed House
  • BELO’S Act — Short Title(s) as Passed House

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 1682 under Armed Forces and National Security, one of its 31 policy areas, and gives it 4 legislative subjects.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 1682’s is Armed Forces and National Security.

hr1682/policy-areas.txt
Armed Forces and National SecurityAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Legislative Subjects

H.R. 1682 carries 4 of CRS’s legislative subjects, from Military personnel and dependents to Veterans' pensions and compensation.

hr1682/subjects.txt
Military personnel and dependentsParks, recreation areas, trailsUser charges and feesVeterans' pensions and compensation

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 1682, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. EVANS of Colorado:H.R. 1682.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3[Page H919]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com