Bill would mandate E-Verify for all federal contractors and subcontractors
In markupH.R. 2641Latest action
Sponsor: Ryan Mackenzie · Representative · PA
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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.
119th Congress
Topics: Immigration
Introduced:
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HR 2641 would require every federal contractor and subcontractor to use E-Verify to check workers' job eligibility.
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What does this do?
This bill would require all companies doing business with executive branch agencies and the legislative branch to use E-Verify to confirm employees are legally eligible to work in the US. It closes a current gap by making E-Verify mandatory for every contractor and subcontractor at any level, no matter how far removed from the main federal contract.
Who does it affect?
Affects businesses of all sizes holding federal contracts or subcontracts, from large defense contractors to small firms doing janitorial, IT, or construction work on government projects. Employees of these contractors would also be affected, since their work eligibility would need E-Verify confirmation.
Why does it matter?
Companies would need to enroll in E-Verify and follow its rules as a condition of doing business with the government, adding a compliance requirement not universally mandatory today. The bill does not change penalties, funding, or other immigration enforcement aspects.
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Apr 3, 2025.
After that text, a committee agreed on Jan 8, 2026 to send the bill to the full chamber with changes. This plain-language version may not reflect them.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 3, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Jan 8, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 8.