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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL 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.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide lifetime National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes to certain family members of military service members who died while serving. Specifically, the bill extends free lifetime passes to survivors who are either entitled to a death gratuity (a lump-sum payment made to eligible survivors of service members who die while on active duty or in training) or dependency and indemnity compensation (a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible survivors of military personnel who died in the line of duty or from a service-connected disability). The purpose of this legislation is to honor and provide a lasting benefit to the families of military service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, offering them free lifelong access to national parks and federal recreational lands as a gesture of gratitude and remembrance.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Gabe Evans (R)*,
Sanford Bishop (D),
Jason Crow (D),
John James (R),
Jen Kiggans (R),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 05/14/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1682/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1682/BILLS-119hr1682ih.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1682/BILLS-119hr1682eh.pdf |
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