A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure, and for other purposes.

Maria Cantwell

Democrat · WA · Senator

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• Patty Murray (D-WA)Original· 2026-03-05

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

2026-03-05

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The federal government would transfer ownership of the Clear Creek Hatchery and its equipment to the Nisqually Indian Tribe, giving the tribe control over fish breeding and management operations that currently belong to the Department of the Interior. This would allow the tribe to operate the facility independently and use it to support salmon populations and tribal fishing practices in their region. The change affects the Nisqually Tribe, the Interior Department, and potentially local fishing communities and environmental conservation efforts.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 4014 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4014 To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 5, 2026 Ms. Cantwell (for herself and Mrs. Murray) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CONVEYANCE TO NISQUALLY INDIAN TRIBE OF CLEAR CREEK HATCHERY INFRASTRUCTURE. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Clear creek hatchery.--The term ``Clear Creek Hatchery'' means the area generally depicted as ``Clear Creek Hatchery'' on each covered map. (2) Covered infrastructure.-- (A) In general.--The term ``covered infrastructure'' means each of the following items generally depicted on a covered map: (i) Asphalt Pond #11. (ii) Asphalt Pond #13. (iii) Asphalt Pond #14. (iv) Asphalt Pond #15. (v) Asphalt Pond #16. (vi) Clear Creek Spring. (vii) Dam 1. (viii) Dam 2. (ix) Fish Ladder. (x) Hillside Spring. (xi) Incubation Room. (xii) Lower Forebay. (xiii) Lower Site Discharge. (xiv) Pollution Abatement Ponds. (xv) Raceways. (xvi) Spring 1. (xvii) Spring 2. (xviii) Spring 3. (xix) Upper Forebay. (xx) Upper Site Re-Use Flow. (xxi) Water Tower. (xxii) Well 1. (xxiii) Well 2. (xxiv) Well 3. (xxv) Well 4. (xxvi) Well 5. (B) Inclusions.--The term ``covered infrastructure'' includes-- (i) each pipe, electrical and communication conduit, and other infrastructure within a Clear Creek Hatchery associated with each item described in subparagraph (A); and (ii) each security fence and road within a Clear Creek Hatchery. (3) Covered map.--The term ``covered map'' means each of the following maps: (A) The map entitled ``Nisqually Indian Tribe Clear Creek Hatchery Lower Site'' and dated December 3, 2024. (B) The map entitled ``Nisqually Indian Tribe Clear Creek Hatchery Upper Site'' and dated December 3, 2024. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. (b) Conveyance Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the covered infrastructure. (c) Requirements.--The conveyance required under subsection (b) shall be-- (1) subject to valid existing rights; and (2) for no consideration. (d) Map and Legal Description.-- (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall finalize a map and a legal description of each item to be conveyed under subsection (b). (2) Controlling document.--In the case of a discrepancy between the map and legal description finalized under paragraph (1), the map shall control. (3) Corrections.--The Secretary and the Nisqually Indian Tribe, by mutual agreement, may correct any minor errors in the map or legal description finalized under paragraph (1). (4) Availability.--The map and legal description finalized under paragraph (1) shall be kept on file and available for public inspection in each appropriate office of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. <all>

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