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US HR78

US HR78
Legal Workforce Act


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Introduced
01/04/2021
In Committee
03/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 03/01/2021)

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