H.R. 8847: Deporting Illegal Poachers Act

This bill, known as the "Deporting Illegal Poachers Act," aims to amend existing immigration laws regarding the admissibility and deportability of non-citizens in the United States based on their activities related to hunting and fishing. Specifically, the bill includes the following provisions:

Inadmissibility Related to Violations of Hunting and Fishing Laws

The bill proposes to modify Section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It introduces a new reason for which individuals may be deemed inadmissible to the United States:

• Any non-citizen (referred to as "alien") who has been convicted of, or who admits to committing, violations of Federal or State hunting or fishing laws will not be allowed to enter the U.S.
• Such violations can include:
  • Hunting, trapping, or fishing without a valid license or permit.
  • Illegal hunting or fishing practices, such as exceeding bag limits or taking protected species.

This applies regardless of the severity of the violation, meaning both misdemeanors and felonies will be considered.

Deportability Related to Hunting and Fishing Violations

Additionally, the bill amends Section 237 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish grounds for deporting non-citizens:

• Any non-citizen who has been convicted of a hunting or fishing law violation (as defined earlier) will be subject to deportation.

The overarching goal of this legislation is to strengthen immigration regulations concerning individuals who violate hunting and fishing laws, effectively increasing the penalties associated with such offenses for non-citizens.

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