S.Amdt. 6237

The amendment, also known as the Secure And Fair Employment in Federal Contracting Act or SAFE Contracting Act, aims to require federal contractors and subcontractors to use the E-Verify Program.

It adds new requirements to the bill by mandating the following:

• Certification: Any entity bidding for a contract with an executive agency must certify that they and their subcontractors are enrolled in and complying with the E-Verify Program.
• Contract Restrictions: Executive agencies are prohibited from awarding contracts to entities that do not provide this certification.
• Monitoring and Transparency: Agencies must confirm enrollment before awarding contracts, monitor continued compliance, and post their findings on a public website annually.
• Penalties for Noncompliance: Entities or subcontractors that fail to return to full compliance within 30 days of receiving a notice of noncompliance will be referred for suspension and debarment proceedings.
• Reporting: The Administrator must submit annual reports to congressional committees summarizing agency findings and the number of entities referred for suspension or debarment.