Deporting Illegal Poachers Act
Immigration: Deporting Non-Citizens for Hunting and Fishing Violations
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is considered active, but there are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill focuses on a very specific niche issue and currently lacks the broad bipartisan support needed to move through a divided Congress.
Key Points
- This bill would change immigration laws to allow the government to deport non-citizens who break hunting or fishing rules. This includes people who hunt or fish without a license or take more than the legal limit of fish or game.
- The rule would apply to anyone who is convicted of these crimes or even just admits to doing them. It does not matter if the crime is considered a minor misdemeanor or a serious felony under state or federal law.
- People who have committed these violations would also be barred from entering the United States in the future. This means a single fishing violation could prevent someone from getting a visa or green card.
- The goal of the bill is to protect American wildlife and natural resources by creating strict consequences for non-citizens who do not follow conservation laws.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Deporting Illegal Poachers Act
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