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US HR2298

US HR2298
Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act


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Introduced
04/01/2021
In Committee
10/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To expand the use of E-Verify, to hold employers accountable, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act, aims to expand the use of E-Verify, a system that allows employers to verify the employment eligibility of new hires. Key provisions include: making E-Verify mandatory for all employers after one year, increasing penalties for noncompliance, requiring reverification of employment authorization, and creating an Employer Compliance Inspection Center to centralize and standardize worksite enforcement efforts. The bill also seeks to facilitate information sharing between government agencies to help identify unauthorized workers.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 10/19/2021)

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