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A bill to require all Federal contractors and subcontractors to enroll in, and maintain compliance with, the E-Verify Program.

11/14/2024, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 5309

Bill 118 s 5309, also known as the E-Verify Program Compliance Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that would mandate all Federal contractors and subcontractors to participate in and adhere to the E-Verify Program. The E-Verify Program is an online system that allows employers to verify the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

If passed, this bill would require all Federal contractors and subcontractors to enroll in the E-Verify Program and ensure that they are in compliance with its requirements. This would mean that these contractors and subcontractors would need to verify the employment eligibility of all their employees through the E-Verify system.

The goal of this bill is to prevent unauthorized individuals from working for Federal contractors and subcontractors, thereby ensuring that only those who are legally allowed to work in the United States are employed by these entities. By requiring participation in the E-Verify Program, the government aims to strengthen immigration enforcement and uphold the integrity of the workforce. Overall, the E-Verify Program Compliance Act seeks to promote accountability and transparency among Federal contractors and subcontractors by mandating their participation in the E-Verify Program. If passed, this bill would have significant implications for the hiring practices of these entities and could potentially impact the employment opportunities of individuals who are not authorized to work in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 5309

Bill S 5309 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 13, 2024. Bill S 5309 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 13, 2024.  Bill S 5309's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of November 13, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5309

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5309

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5309

A bill to require all Federal contractors and subcontractors to enroll in, and maintain compliance with, the E-Verify Program.
A bill to require all Federal contractors and subcontractors to enroll in, and maintain compliance with, the E-Verify Program.

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