1980 Senate Hearings on Washington State Salmon and Steelhead Resources
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearings established the legislative record for S. 2163, which proposed federal intervention and management strategies for salmon and resources that directly impacted commercial and tribal fishing rights in Washington State.
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Commercial fishing industry
The legislation discussed in the hearings proposed changes to the management of fish stocks that impact commercial harvest levels.
Tribal nations in Washington State
The management of salmon and steelhead resources directly impacts treaty-protected fishing rights and resource access.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearings were held on February 11 and 12, 1980.
- The subject of the hearings was S. 2163, a bill concerning salmon and steelhead resources in Washington State.
- The proceedings were conducted by the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- The hearings took place during the second session of the Ninety-sixth Congress.
Why It Matters
The hearings established the legislative record for S. 2163, which proposed federal intervention and management strategies for salmon and resources that directly impacted commercial and tribal fishing rights in Washington State.
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Federalization of Salmon Management
The hearings reflect a period where federal legislative intervention was sought to resolve complex regional resource management issues in Washington State.
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