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.

# Bill Summary: Clear Creek Hatchery Transfer to Nisqually Indian Tribe **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would transfer ownership of the Clear Creek Hatchery facilities from the federal government (specifically the Department of the Interior) to the Nisqually Indian Tribe. A hatchery is a facility that raises and releases fish, typically salmon, to support wildlife populations and tribal fishing practices. If passed, the Nisqually Tribe would take control of the infrastructure and likely the operations of this hatchery. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects the Nisqually Indian Tribe, a federally recognized tribe in Washington State, which would gain management and control of the hatchery.

It could also impact local fishing communities, environmental conservation efforts in the region, and federal resource management, as the Interior Department would no longer oversee this facility. **Current Status** The bill (S. 4014) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill has not yet advanced to a floor vote.