VERIFY Act of 2026 Verification Enhancement and Reliability for...
To modernize and improve the accuracy, timeliness, and interoperability of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program, and for other purposes.
The VERIFY Act of 2026 aims to enhance the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, which is used to verify the immigration status of individuals. This bill seeks to make the program more accurate, faster, and better at sharing information with other systems. It is designed to ensure that the program can effectively support immigration enforcement and other related activities.
This bill would primarily affect government agencies responsible for immigration enforcement and the individuals whose status is verified through the SAVE program. By improving the program, it could lead to more efficient processing times and reduce errors in verifying immigration status. This could also impact non-citizens applying for benefits or services that require immigration status verification.
HB8635 was introduced on April 30, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. As of now, it is in the initial stages of the legislative process, with further steps pending committee review and potential floor debate. The bill is currently awaiting action from the Judiciary Committee, which will determine its next steps.
