Russ Fulcher (R-ID)
To facilitate the conveyance of certain land in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, platted under section 2387 of the Revised Statutes, and for other purposes.
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to facilitate the conveyance of specific land located in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. The land consists of approximately 15.12 acres depicted as "Eaton" on a map from December 22, 1893. To achieve this, the Secretary of the Interior is required to issue a recordable disclaimer of interest in the land. This action applies to land platted under section 2387 of the Revised Statutes. The land description excludes any portions located within the boundary of the Kootenai Indian Reservation.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +3
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Directly benefits specific residents and landowners in the rural community of Bonners Ferry.
- Scored +2
Would business owners be better off under this?
May benefit landowners or developers in Bonners Ferry by clearing title to land.
- Scored +2
Would farmers be better off under this?
Could benefit agricultural land owners in the specified Idaho area.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this give the federal government more power?
Reduces federal interest in land by issuing a disclaimer of interest.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Facilitation of Land Transfer: The Secretary of the Interior must issue a recordable disclaimer of interest in the covered land no later than 90 days after the Act's enactment (Section 1(a)). This process is intended to facilitate the conveyance of the land in Bonners Ferry, Idaho (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Directly benefits specific residents and landowners in the rural community of Bonners Ferry. Would business owners be better off under this? — May benefit landowners or developers in Bonners Ferry by clearing title to land. Would farmers be better off under this? — Could benefit agricultural land owners in the specified Idaho area.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Facilitates land conveyance in a rural Idaho community, potentially aiding local development. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — Clarifies federal interest in specific land parcels to facilitate conveyance.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — Removes federal claims to land, effectively shifting control away from the federal government. Does this give the federal government more power? — Reduces federal interest in land by issuing a disclaimer of interest.
- 9/8/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
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