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US HR6864

US HR6864
SAW Act Snowmobiles Aren’t Weapons Act


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Introduced
12/18/2025
In Committee
12/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To prohibit any person from using a motor vehicle to take a mammalian predator species on Federal land, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, also known as the "Snowmobiles Aren't Weapons Act" or "SAW Act," prohibits individuals from intentionally using a motor vehicle to harass, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect any mammalian predator species on Federal land, which refers to land owned by the United States but excludes land held in trust for American Indian Tribes or individuals. A motor vehicle is broadly defined as any self-propelled vehicle or one drawn by a self-propelled vehicle, operating on land, water, air, or even railroad tracks. Violators face penalties of up to a $10,000 fine, imprisonment for up to five years, or both. However, an exception exists if the prohibited actions are taken to prevent injury or death to oneself or another person. The Secretary of the Interior is tasked with investigating violations, with the authority to seek assistance from federal agencies like the FBI and Treasury Department, as well as state and local law enforcement. The Secretary will also define what constitutes a "mammalian predator" for the purposes of this Act.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 12/18/2025)

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