H.R. 7515119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Apr 29, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure.
Introduced:
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The federal government would transfer ownership of the Clear Creek Hatchery in Washington State to the Nisqually Indian Tribe at no cost.
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This bill would move ownership of the Clear Creek Hatchery — including fish ponds, dams, a fish ladder, springs, wells, water infrastructure, raceways, roads, and fencing — from the federal government to the Nisqually Indian Tribe. The Department of the Interior would have 90 days after the bill becomes law to complete the transfer. An official map and legal description of the property would be made publicly available, and the map would take priority if the two documents disagree.
The Nisqually Indian Tribe would become the new owners of the hatchery infrastructure. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which currently manages the property, would no longer hold that role.
Ownership of the hatchery would shift from the federal government to the Nisqually Indian Tribe. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would no longer be responsible for managing the site.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Subcommittee Hearings Held