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Mandatory E-Verify: Employment Verification and Employer Accountability

This act expands the mandatory use of the E-Verify system to check employment eligibility, covering all employers in the U.S. It increases penalties for companies hiring unauthorized individuals and introduces new identity verification rules, aiming to tighten the labor market and combat illegal employment. Citizens may experience changes in the hiring process and personal data verification.
Key points
All U.S. employers will be required to use the E-Verify system to check the employment eligibility of new hires, as well as existing employees not previously verified.
Financial penalties for hiring unauthorized individuals will be significantly increased, and companies may be barred from government contracts.
The E-Verify system will be enhanced to better detect fraud, identity theft, and data anomalies.
A new Employer Compliance Inspection Center will be established to oversee compliance and conduct audits.
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Print number: 117_HR_2298
Sponsor: Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5]
Process start date: 2021-04-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2298.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All U.S. employers will be required to use the E-Verify system to check the employment eligibility of new hires, as well as existing employees not previously verified.
  • Financial penalties for hiring unauthorized individuals will be significantly increased, and companies may be barred from government contracts.
  • The E-Verify system will be enhanced to better detect fraud, identity theft, and data anomalies.
  • A new Employer Compliance Inspection Center will be established to oversee compliance and conduct audits.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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