H.R. 8263, titled the “Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act,” seeks to amend the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 to promote non-Federal hydropower development at Bureau of Reclamation projects. The bill allows for more extensive use of Bureau facilities for hydropower and modifies language...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let people use special water facilities owned by the government to make electricity in a way that's fair and keeps things going smoothly. It makes sure the rules are clear about who can do this and who takes care of these special places.