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Introduced
04/01/2021
04/01/2021
In Committee
10/19/2021
10/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
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)
Mo Brooks (R)*,
Brian Babin (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Rick Crawford (R),
Scott DesJarlais (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Jeff Fortenberry (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Bob Good (R),
Lance Gooden (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Jody Hice (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Scott Perry (R),
Bill Posey (R),
Tom Rice (R),
Matt Rosendale (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 10/19/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2298/all-info | 04/02/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2298/BILLS-117hr2298ih.pdf | 06/03/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2298/BILLS-117hr2298ih.pdf.pdf | 06/03/2021 |
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