H.R. 1682 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
BELO’S Act
Cosponsors: 5 (3 D, 2 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-14
Introduced: 2025-02-27
Latest action (2026-09-16): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
What H.R. 1682 does, in plain terms
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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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