Require all employers to use the federal electronic system to verify the work eligibility of their employees.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026?
The Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026, introduced as S. 4620 on May 20, 2026, sits with the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote on the bill, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to act. A similar bill from June 12, 2024, expired without reaching a full vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026 (S. 4620 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4529 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4529 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Katie Britt (R-AL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.