Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026
Bill Summary
Requires employers to use the E-Verify system to check the immigration status of new employees. Funds and implements the E-Verify program nationwide to verify worker eligibility.
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Bill Journey
- May 21, 2026
- May 21, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects US employers and employees, requiring businesses to verify the immigration status of new hires through the E-Verify system. It impacts undocumented immigrants by making it harder for them to find work, and affects employers by imposing new verification requirements.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Republican1
Documents
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Bill Details
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