Bills · HR 7515
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7515Washington StateGeography and mapping
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a significant transfer of property and control over a natural resource from the federal government to a Native American tribe. If it becomes law, the Nisqually Indian Tribe will have direct authority over the Clear Creek Hatchery, which is crucial for managing fish populations, especially salmon, in their traditional territories. This allows the Tribe to align hatchery operations with their own cultural practices, conservation goals, and treaty rights.
Without this bill, the hatchery would remain under federal control, meaning decisions about its operation and management would continue to be made by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The bill empowers the Nisqually Tribe to exercise greater self-determination over an important environmental and economic asset, potentially leading to more localized and culturally relevant resource management strategies for fish populations.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure to the Nisqually Indian Tribe.
This provision is the core action of the bill, transferring ownership and control of a significant asset.
PROVISION 02
Stipulates that the conveyance will be for no financial consideration.
This ensures the Tribe does not have to purchase the infrastructure from the federal government.
PROVISION 03
Requires the creation and maintenance of a map and legal description of the conveyed property.
This provides a clear and legally binding record of exactly what property is being transferred.
PROVISION 04
Lists specific components of the 'covered infrastructure' being conveyed, including ponds, dams, wells, and related systems.
This clarifies the exact physical assets and systems that will be transferred to tribal ownership.
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ACTION TIMELINE
7 EVENTSAPR 29
Subcommittee Hearings Held
APR 22
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
APR 22
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
FEB 11
Introduced in House
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7515
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 11, 2026
Last actionApr 29, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2026
House BillHR 7515Washington StateGeography and mapping
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure.
INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 29, 2026
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