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H.R. 8847119th CongressIn committeeLatest action May 15, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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HR 8847 would let the US bar or deport non-citizens convicted of hunting or fishing violations, including minor infractions.
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HR 8847 would add hunting and fishing violations to the list of offenses that can bar a non-citizen from entering the United States or lead to their deportation. The bill covers offenses such as hunting or fishing without a license, taking protected species, violating season limits, exceeding bag limits, or using illegal methods or locations. Even minor infractions — regardless of whether they are misdemeanors or felonies — would count under this bill.
The bill affects non-citizens who are living in or trying to enter the United States. Current US citizens are not affected, as immigration law applies only to non-citizens.
A non-citizen convicted of or admitting to even a relatively minor hunting or fishing offense under state law could be denied entry or removed from the country. If enacted, immigration judges and federal agencies would be responsible for applying the law in individual cases.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.