Expansion of National Park Pass Eligibility for Military Families
The BELO'S Act proposes to expand eligibility for lifetime National Park passes to Gold Star families and service members who died from service-connected illnesses or incidents. The bill is named after U.S. Army First Sergeant Marc Belo and has bipartisan support in Congress.
Key Points
- BELO'S Act expands eligibility for lifetime National Park passes
- Named after U.S. Army First Sergeant Marc Belo who died from service-related illness
- Co-sponsored by Rep. Jimmy Panetta and has bipartisan support
Pros
- Honors fallen service members and their families
- Expands benefits for Gold Star families and service members
Cons
- May face challenges in passing through committees and Congress