BELO'S Act Lifetime Passes

Summary#

This bill, called the Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes Of Service Act (BELO'S Act), would change the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. It adds certain surviving family members of Armed Forces members who died while serving to the list of people eligible for lifetime National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands passes. Specifically, it covers individuals who are entitled to a death gratuity under 10 U.S.C. 1475 or to dependency and indemnity compensation under chapter 13 of 38 U.S.C.

What it means for you#

• If you are a family member who is legally entitled to a death gratuity (10 U.S.C. 1475) or dependency and indemnity compensation (38 U.S.C. ch. 13), this bill would make you eligible for a lifetime National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands pass.
• The pass is described as a lifetime pass for National Parks and federal recreational lands covered by the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
• If you are not in those survivor benefit categories, this bill does not change your eligibility.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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