H.R. 1682

BELO’S Act

Sponsor: Gabe Evans · 5 cosponsors

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Written by the Congressional Research Service.

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. 

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Sec. 2. Lifetime passes Since introduced

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:

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(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.