May 14, 2025
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for lifetime National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes for family members of members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives while serving their country.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act
or BELO’S Act
.
Sec. 2. Lifetime passes
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:
(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.