Chairman Ken Choke of the Nisqually Tribe testifies in support of H.R.7515 on April 29, 2026.

H.R.7515 directs the Department of the Interior to convey the Clear Creek Hatchery in Washington to the Nisqually Tribe. The tribe already manages the facility on behalf of the federal government.

Choke testified at a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries. The subcommittee is part of the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Legislative Hearing on H.R. 7287, H.R. 7331, H.R. 7515 and H.R. 8259 (April 29, 2026)
Legislative Hearing on 4 Bills: •H.R. 7287 (Rep. Johnson of SD), “Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act” •H.R. 7331 (Rep. Johnson of SD), “Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act” •H.R. 7515 (Rep. Strickland), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure •H.R. 8259 (Rep. Bentz), “Reclamation Project Consultation Improvement Act of 2026” (April 29, 2026)