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Expanded Yosemite Access: Recreation and Conservation in Hetch Hetchy

This bill aims to expand recreational access to the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and Lake Eleanor Basin areas within Yosemite National Park. It will allow more public activities like swimming and camping, while ensuring the preservation of the areas' scenic and historic features. The act also increases annual fees and mandates a report on the management of these areas.
Key points
Expanded recreational access to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and Lake Eleanor Basin, including swimming, non-motorized boating, camping, and picnicking.
Annual fee increased from $30,000 to $2,000,000, adjusted annually for inflation, potentially impacting park maintenance funding.
Mandates a report on adherence to original recreational access intent and on funding mechanisms for area maintenance, including wildfire prevention.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_177
Sponsor: Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]
Process start date: 2025-01-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Yosemite National Park Equal Access and Fairness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_177.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expanded recreational access to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and Lake Eleanor Basin, including swimming, non-motorized boating, camping, and picnicking.
  • Annual fee increased from $30,000 to $2,000,000, adjusted annually for inflation, potentially impacting park maintenance funding.
  • Mandates a report on adherence to original recreational access intent and on funding mechanisms for area maintenance, including wildfire prevention.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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