H.R. 1682 · Passed House · Armed Forces and National Security

BELO’S Act

Sponsor: Gabe Evans (R-CO)

What it does

• Extends eligibility for a free lifetime National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass to survivors of members of the Armed Forces.
• Covers survivors entitled to a death gratuity, such as when the service member died on active duty or during inactive duty training.
• Covers survivors entitled to dependency and indemnity compensation.

Official summary

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.

Latest action

Sep 16, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources