{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://hoyle.house.gov/media/press-releases/hoyle-lawler-dingell-fitzpatrick-introduce-saw-act-to-ban-snowmobile-based-wolf-hunting-on-federal-lands", "Hoyle, Lawler, Dingell and Fitzpatrick Introduce SAW Act to Ban Snowmobile-based Wolf Hunting on Federal Lands", "2025-12-18", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "OR", "Val T. Hoyle", "H001094", "hoyle.house.gov", "hoyle", "https://hoyle.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle (OR-04), Mike Lawler (NY-17), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08) introduced the Snowmobiles Aren\u2019t Weapons (SAW) Act, bipartisan legislation that would make it plainly illegal to use a motor vehicle to intentionally hurt or kill wolves and other species on federal land. The SAW Act establishes clear federal penalties for using vehicles as weapons against wildlife, while preserving an exception for situations involving imminent danger to human life.\n\n\u201cAt a time when the House is taking up problematic legislation to remove federal protections for gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act, it\u2019s more important than ever to stand up for responsible stewardship of our public lands and wildlife,\u201d said Congresswoman Hoyle. \u201cThis bipartisan legislation shows we can work through thoughtful policy debates on conservation and wildlife management without condoning cruel and dangerous practices that threaten animals and public safety.\u201d\n\n\u201cUsing motor vehicles as weapons against wildlife has no place on our federal lands. This legislation makes clear that intentionally harassing, hunting, or killing animals with motor vehicles is unacceptable and will be met with serious consequences. The SAW Act protects both public safety and wildlife while allowing for common-sense exceptions for self-defense,\u201d said Congressman Lawler.\n\n\u201cOur public lands are places where wildlife, especially endangered species like wolves, are federally protected. Anyone who uses a motor vehicle to intentionally harm or kill wildlife on public lands must be held accountable. I\u2019m proud to co-lead this commonsense bipartisan legislation to uphold protections for wildlife to live safely on public lands,\u201d said Congresswoman Dingell.\n\n\u201cAs Co-Chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, I take seriously our responsibility to ensure wildlife on federal lands is protected under clear and enforceable law. The SAW Act clarifies federal standards by prohibiting the intentional use of motor vehicles to harm or kill wildlife, closes an enforcement gap, and strengthens public safety. I will always champion responsible wildlife protection policies that respect federal stewardship and the rule of law,\u201d said Congressman Fitzpatrick.\n\n###", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://hoyle.house.gov/media/press-releases/hoyle-lawler-dingell-fitzpatrick-introduce-saw-act-to-ban-snowmobile-based-wolf-hunting-on-federal-lands"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.7767767421901226, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}