Bills · S 4014
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 4014Native Americans
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.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a direct transfer of federal property and control to a Native American tribe. If it becomes law, it gives the Nisqually Indian Tribe more authority over resources important to their culture, economy, and environment, particularly concerning salmon and other fish populations that hatcheries support. It could allow the Tribe to manage these resources in a way that aligns more closely with their traditional practices and conservation goals.
If the bill does not become law, the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure would remain under federal ownership and management by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This means decisions about its operation, funding, and future would continue to be made by the federal government, rather than the Nisqually Tribe having direct control.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer all rights and ownership of the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure to the Nisqually Indian Tribe.
This provision is central as it establishes the direct transfer of federal property to the Tribe.
PROVISION 02
The transfer of the hatchery infrastructure will occur within 90 days after the bill becomes law.
This sets a clear and relatively short timeframe for the transfer to be completed.
PROVISION 03
The conveyance of the property will be free of charge to the Nisqually Indian Tribe.
This ensures the Tribe does not incur costs to acquire the federal property.
PROVISION 04
The Secretary must create and make public a map and legal description of the conveyed property, with the map taking precedence in case of discrepancies.
This ensures clarity and a clear record of the exact boundaries and components being transferred.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 5
Introduced in Senate
MAR 5
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 4014
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 5, 2026
Last actionMar 5, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2026
Senate BillS 4014Native Americans
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.
INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 5, 2026
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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