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.

Q: What does Preamble of 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. do?

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure to the Nisqually Indian Tribe. The bill's stated purpose is to convey the hatchery infrastructure and includes 'other purposes'.

Q: What does CONVEYANCE TO NISQUALLY INDIAN TRIBE OF CLEAR CREEK HATCHERY of 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. do?

This section concerns the conveyance of infrastructure to the Nisqually Indian Tribe. The term 'Clear Creek Hatchery' refers to an area depicted on specified maps. “Covered infrastructure” includes numerous items like ponds, dams, springs, and wells, as well as associated infrastructure like pipes and fences, all depicted on covered maps. The 'covered maps' are specifically titled 'Nisqually Indian Tribe Clear Creek Hatchery Lower Site' and 'Nisqually Indian Tribe Clear Creek Hatchery Upper Site', both dated December 3, 2024. The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, is responsible for the conveyance. Within 90 days of the Act's enactment, the Secretary must convey all U.S. interest in the covered infrastructure to the Nisqually Indian Tribe. The conveyance will be subject to valid existing rights and will not require any payment. The Secretary must finalize a map and legal description of the infrastructure, with the map taking precedence in case of discrepancies. Minor errors in the map or legal description can be corrected by mutual agreement between the Secretary and the Tribe. The finalized map and legal description will be publicly available.

Last updated: 3/5/2026 · Introduced: 3/5/2026

Author: Maria Cantwell (D-WA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer ownership of the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure to the Nisqually Indian Tribe.
The transfer includes ponds, dams, springs, wells, and related infrastructure as depicted on specific maps dated December 3, 2024.
The transfer will occur within 90 days of the bill's enactment, without requiring payment from the Tribe, and is subject to existing legal rights.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 7515(In Committee)Official page

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