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SAW Act

USA119th CongressHR-6864| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2025
Val T. Hoyle

Val T. Hoyle

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (5)
Young Kim (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal, known as the "Snowmobiles Aren't Weapons Act" , aims to prohibit the use of motor vehicles for taking mammalian predator species on Federal land. Its core purpose is to prevent individuals from intentionally using vehicles to harass, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect these animals. Any person found in violation of this prohibition could face a fine of up to $10,000 , imprisonment for up to five years , or both. A critical exception is made for actions taken to avoid injury or death to oneself or another person. The Secretary of the Interior is tasked with investigating potential violations and may seek assistance from federal agencies like the FBI and Department of the Treasury, as well as State and local law enforcement. The bill defines "Federal land" broadly, excluding tribal lands, and "motor vehicle" to include self-propelled vehicles on various terrains, with "mammalian predator" to be defined by the Secretary.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9568
SAW Act
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9568
    SAW Act


  • December 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

SAW Act

USA119th CongressHR-6864| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2025
This legislative proposal, known as the "Snowmobiles Aren't Weapons Act" , aims to prohibit the use of motor vehicles for taking mammalian predator species on Federal land. Its core purpose is to prevent individuals from intentionally using vehicles to harass, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect these animals. Any person found in violation of this prohibition could face a fine of up to $10,000 , imprisonment for up to five years , or both. A critical exception is made for actions taken to avoid injury or death to oneself or another person. The Secretary of the Interior is tasked with investigating potential violations and may seek assistance from federal agencies like the FBI and Department of the Treasury, as well as State and local law enforcement. The bill defines "Federal land" broadly, excluding tribal lands, and "motor vehicle" to include self-propelled vehicles on various terrains, with "mammalian predator" to be defined by the Secretary.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9568
SAW Act
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9568
    SAW Act


  • December 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Val T. Hoyle

Val T. Hoyle

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (5)
Young Kim (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted