Deporting Illegal Poachers Act
This bill, titled the Deporting Illegal Poachers Act, would make non-citizens who break hunting or fishing laws subject to deportation. It directly affects foreign nationals who have been convicted of, admitted to, or whose actions constitute violations of state or federal rules regarding licenses, seasons, bag limits, or protected species. Under the new provisions, these individuals would be considered inadmissible to the United States and deportable if found guilty of such offenses, regardless of whether the crime is classified as a misdemeanor or felony. The law applies to violations occurring in any jurisdiction, including Tribal and local areas, without requiring the offense to be labeled as a serious crime under federal standards.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 15, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Tim Burchett
RRepublican
Co
Barry Moore
RRepublican
Co
Sheri Biggs
RRepublican
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