SAFE Contracting Act

United States117th CongressS-2281Senate
Latest legislative activity: Jun 24, 2021

Summary

Official Summary

Secure and Fair Employment in federal Contracting Act or the SAFE Contracting Act

This bill expands the E-Verify program. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

Specifically, the bill requires federal contractors, subcontractors, grantees, and assistance recipients to enroll in the E-Verify program and maintain compliance with all related statutes, regulations, and policies.

The bill sets forth requirements regarding compliance certification and consideration of past contract performance.

The Office of the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy must report annually on agency compliance with statutes, regulations, and policies regarding the E-Verify program.

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Timeline

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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