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This bill would establish a mandatory, nationwide electronic employment eligibility verification system to help employers confirm that their employees are legally authorized to work in the United States. The bill requires employers to use an online verification system to check the identity and work eligibility of all new hires and, in some cases, existing employees. Employers would be required to use this system in phases, with larger employers (10,000+ employees) implementing it first, and smaller employers having up to 24 months to comply. The system would involve checking an employee's Social Security number, identification documents, and immigration status through a government database. Employers would be required to keep records of these verifications and could face penalties for non-compliance. The bill also includes provisions to prevent identity theft, protect victims of identity fraud, and establish pilot programs for more advanced identity authentication technologies. Additionally, the bill increases penalties for employers who knowingly hire unauthorized workers and provides some protection for employers who use the system in good faith. The verification system would replace the current E-Verify program and aims to create a more comprehensive and secure method of ensuring that only legally authorized individuals are employed in the United States.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/251/all-info