Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026
A bill to permanently establish the E-Verify employment eligibility verification system, to mandate the use of E-Verify by all employers, and for other purposes.
This bill proposes to make the E-Verify system, which checks if employees are legally allowed to work in the U.S., mandatory for all employers. If passed, every employer would have to use E-Verify to confirm their workers' eligibility to work in the country. This would affect all employers and their employees, ensuring that only those legally permitted to work in the U.S. are hired.
The bill was introduced on May 21, 2026, and was referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on the same day. This is the first step in the legislative process, where the bill will be reviewed and possibly discussed before any further action is taken. Currently, it is in its initial stage, awaiting committee review.
Key actions include the bill's introduction and referral to the judiciary committee. No further actions have been taken yet, and the committee will now review the bill to determine its next steps in the legislative process.
