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_S_71.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the Senate.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2021-01-27.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- All U.S. employers will be required to use the E-Verify system to check the legal work eligibility of new hires, and existing employees not previously verified.
- Financial penalties for hiring unauthorized workers will significantly increase, and companies may be barred from federal contracts.
- A new compliance inspection center will be established to oversee employment eligibility rules and conduct company audits.
- Employers will need to re-verify work authorizations when an employee's work permit is nearing expiration.
- A pilot program will be created to assist small businesses in rural or internet-lacking areas with E-Verify compliance.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.