Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6864

Federal Lands: Ban on Using Vehicles to Hunt Predator Mammals

SAW Act

Legislative Progress

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Bans using any motor vehicle (like a truck, snowmobile, ATV, boat, or aircraft) to chase or kill predator mammals on federal land.
If someone breaks the rule on purpose, they could face up to a $10,000 fine, up to 5 years in prison, or both.
It allows an exception if a person uses a vehicle this way to avoid injury or death to themselves or someone else.
The Interior Department would investigate possible violations and can ask for help from federal, state, and local law enforcement.
The bill applies to U.S.-owned federal land, but not to land held in trust for Tribal nations or individual Native Americans.

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2 milestones2 actions

Dec 18, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Dec 18, 2025

Introduced in House

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

SAW Act

Bill NumberHR 6864

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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