Congress considers requiring all federal contractors and subcontractors to use E-Verify for work eligibility checks
This bill was approved by a committee in January 2026 but has not moved forward since then. It is now stalled because no action has occurred for five months. The bill must be scheduled for a vote by the full House of Representatives to continue in the legislative process.
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 8.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to require all Federal contractors to participate in the E-verify program.
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