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Increased Employer Accountability for Legal Hiring Practices

New rules increase the responsibility of large companies to verify their employees' legal right to work in the U.S. Company executives and HR heads will annually certify compliance with immigration laws, facing severe penalties for false statements. This aims to reduce the employment of unauthorized individuals.
Key points
Publicly traded companies must annually certify the legal employment status of all their workers.
CEOs and HR officers will be personally liable for these certifications, facing significant fines and imprisonment for violations.
The regulations aim to strengthen hiring oversight and prevent undocumented employment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2359
Sponsor: Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]
Process start date: 2025-07-21