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RepublicanBill · H.R. 2641· House(119-HR-2641)

To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to require all Federal contractors to participate in the E-verify program.

Rep. Mackenzie
Age: 44 years
Pennsylvania
Introduced
4/3/2025
Last activity
1/8/2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 8.
Sponsored by
Ryan Mackenzie
Cosponsors
Republican - 3Democrat - 0
Immigration
  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill proposes an amendment to the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. It specifically aims to require participation in the E-Verify program. Under this proposal, all federal contractors must join the program. This requirement extends to all subcontractors at any tier. The mandate applies to contractors working for agencies in the executive or legislative branches of the Federal Government.

Yes

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+5

    The bill increases federal power by mandating E-Verify participation across all levels of federal contracting.

  • Does this tighten control of the border?+5

    The bill strengthens border security by mandating employment verification for federal contractors.

The opposite

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-4

    The mandate for E-Verify increases scrutiny on the legal work status of immigrant workers.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-3

    The bill may impose administrative burdens and compliance costs on federal contractors and their subcontractors.

  • Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-2

    Increased employment verification requirements may disproportionately affect immigrant-heavy industries.