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.
Sponsors
Gabe Evans
R-CO | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseReceived; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Mr. Evans of Colorado (for himself and Mr. Panetta) introduced …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Extends eligibility for lifetime national parks passes to survivors receiving death gratuity under title 10 or dependency and indemnity compensation under title 38.
Who Benefits and How
Survivors of fallen service members gain free lifetime access to federal recreation areas. Gold Star families receive recognition.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Minimal cost - extends existing lifetime pass program to eligible survivors.
Key Provisions
- Lifetime passes for death gratuity recipients
- Lifetime passes for DIC recipients
- Amends Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act
- Expands existing pass eligibility categories
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Provides lifetime national park passes to survivors of fallen service members
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Honor fallen service members by extending benefits to survivors"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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