To facilitate the conveyance of certain land in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, platted under section 2387 of the Revised Statutes, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
What this bill does
This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to formally give up any remaining U.S. government claim to a specific parcel of land in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. The land in question is roughly 15.12 acres that was originally platted (mapped and divided into lots) back in 1893 under an old federal townsite law, a law that was repealed decades ago. The bill excludes any portion of that land that falls within the boundary of the Kootenai Indian Reservation. Within 90 days of the bill becoming law, the Secretary would have to issue a "recordable disclaimer of interest," a legal document stating the United States has no ownership claim to the land, which can then be filed with local land records.
This measure primarily affects residents, property owners, or local government in Bonners Ferry who may need clear title to this parcel, since old plat-based claims can create ambiguity in land records. By removing any lingering federal interest, the bill would help clarify ownership and potentially ease sales, development, or other transactions involving the property.
The bill was introduced in the House on September 8, 2026, by Rep. Russ Fulcher of Idaho and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been voted on; it would need committee consideration and votes in the House and Senate, followed by presidential signature, before becoming law.
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Timeline
8 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10313 do?
- This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to formally give up any remaining U.S. government claim to a specific parcel of land in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. The land in question is roughly 15.12 acres that was originally platted (mapped and divided into lots) back in 1893 under an old federal townsite law, a law that was repealed decades ago. The bill excludes any portion of that land that falls within the boundary of the Kootenai Indian Reservation. Within 90 days of the bill becoming law, the Secretary would have to issue a "recordable disclaimer of interest," a legal document stating the United States has no ownership claim to the land, which can then be filed with local land records. This measure primarily affects residents, property owners, or local government in Bonners Ferry who may need clear title to this parcel, since old plat-based claims can create ambiguity in land records. By removing any lingering federal interest, the bill would help clarify ownership and potentially ease sales, development, or other transactions involving the property. The bill was introduced in the House on September 8, 2026, by Rep. Russ Fulcher of Idaho and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been voted on; it would need committee consideration and votes in the House and Senate, followed by presidential signature, before becoming law.
- Has H.R. 10313 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10313. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10313?
- H.R. 10313 was sponsored by Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] (R-ID), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10313?
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (8 Sep 2026).
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