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Introduced
01/12/2023
01/12/2023
In Committee
12/17/2024
12/17/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th 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 system, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Legal Workforce Act, would make the use of the employment eligibility verification system (E-Verify) mandatory and permanent for all employers in the United States. The bill would establish timelines for employers of different sizes to begin using the system, require reverification of employees with limited work authorization, and allow voluntary use of the system by employers for their existing workforce. The bill also aims to enhance the E-Verify system, strengthen penalties for violations, and address issues related to social security number misuse and identity fraud. Overall, the goal of the bill is to create a more secure and reliable employment eligibility verification process nationwide.
Committee Categories
Justice, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (14)
Ken Calvert (R)*,
Jodey Arrington (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Larry Bucshon (R),
John Carter (R),
Ed Case (D),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Tom McClintock (R),
Troy Nehls (R),
John Rutherford (R),
Chris Smith (R),
Steve Womack (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. (on 12/17/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/319/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr319/BILLS-118hr319ih.pdf |
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