H.R. 1682: BELO’S Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-27 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-14 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-27):
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.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jimmy Panetta | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-27 |
| Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | D GA 2025-03-21 |
| Jason Crow | D CO 2025-03-21 |
| John James | R MI 2025-05-06 |
| Jennifer A. Kiggans | R VA 2025-05-13 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1682 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1682?
H.R. 1682 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: BELO’S Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1682 are available on congress.gov.
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