H. R. 177 seeks to amend a 1913 Act to increase public access to the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and Lake Eleanor Basin for recreational activities such as swimming, camping, and picnicking. The bill proposes increased funding for improvements and wildfire mitigation, and requires...
Simple Explanation
Congress is looking at a new plan where they want to let more people swim, camp, and have fun at two big water places called Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and Lake Eleanor Basin. They've decided to give a lot more money to make it all better and safe, but they need to be careful so it doesn't cost too much for everyone who wants to visit.