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Introduced
01/04/2021
01/04/2021
In Committee
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make mandatory and permanent requirements relating to use of an electronic employment eligibility verification sys- tem, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make mandatory and permanent the requirements for employers to use an electronic employment eligibility verification system. Key provisions include: requiring employers to verify the identity and work eligibility of new hires and existing employees with limited work authorization, establishing a verification system for that purpose, preempting state and local laws related to employment verification, increasing penalties for violations, and enhancing fraud prevention measures. The bill would repeal the existing E-Verify program and replace it with the new verification system.
Committee Categories
Justice, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (24)
Ken Calvert (R)*,
Rick Allen (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Mo Brooks (R),
Larry Bucshon (R),
Michael Burgess (R),
John Carter (R),
Steve Chabot (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Bob Good (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Vicky Hartzler (R),
Jody Hice (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R),
Troy Nehls (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Jay Obernolte (R),
Tom Rice (R),
John Rutherford (R),
Chris Smith (R),
Steve Womack (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 03/01/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/78/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr78/BILLS-117hr78ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr78/BILLS-117hr78ih.pdf.pdf |
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