Deporting Illegal Poachers Act

This bill would change federal immigration law so that non-citizens who have been convicted of, or who admit to, breaking federal or state hunting, trapping, or fishing laws could be barred from entering the United States. This covers hunting, trapping, or fishing without a required license or permit, and illegal hunting or fishing such as violating season, bag limit, method, location, or protected species rules. It would apply whether the offense is classified as a misdemeanor or a felony. Non-citizens convicted of these violations could also be deported.

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Sponsors

• Tim Burchett Republican sponsor
• 2 cosponsors