To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure.

Plain-English Summary

This bill would direct the federal government to transfer ownership of the Clear Creek Hatchery and its physical infrastructure to the Nisqually Indian Tribe. Currently, this fish hatchery facility falls under the control of the U.S. Department of the Interior. If passed, the Secretary of the Interior would be required to formally hand over the property — including buildings, equipment, and related structures — to the Nisqually Tribe.

The Nisqually Indian Tribe is a federally recognized Native American tribe located in Washington State, with a long cultural and historical connection to salmon and other fish in the region. Fish hatcheries like Clear Creek play an important role in raising and releasing fish to support both tribal fishing rights and broader conservation efforts. Transferring ownership would give the Tribe direct control over how the hatchery is managed and operated, rather than having decisions made by a federal agency.

This type of land and infrastructure transfer to a tribal nation is sometimes called a "conveyance," and it is one way Congress has worked to honor treaty rights and support tribal self-governance. The bill primarily affects the Nisqually Tribe, the federal government's management responsibilities, and potentially the fish populations and ecosystems in the surrounding region. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources, where it will be reviewed before any further action is taken.