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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6864

SAW Act

Federal Lands: Ban on Using Vehicles to Hunt Predator Mammals

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Key Points

  • 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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Dec 18, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Dec 18, 2025

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Source Information

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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D: 2R: 2

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