BELO’S Act passed the House 75 days after introduction and awaits a vote in the Senate
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Reported—
Passed one chamberMay 13, 2025
Passed both—
Law—
What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 69 words.
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.
Context
- Committees
- House Agriculture Committee
House Natural Resources Committee
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security: 268 of 6,567 bills became law, 113th–118th (4.1%)
- Sponsor
- 0 of 23 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 3, from introduced in house to referred in senate · 86 words
- Subjects
- Military personnel and dependentsParks, recreation areas, trailsUser charges and feesVeterans' pensions and compensation
- Latest action
- Sep 16, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 0
The bill status record lists no related bills.
Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]