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

USA119th CongressHR-2641| House 
| Updated: 1/8/2026
Ryan Mackenzie

Ryan Mackenzie

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Riley M. Moore (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes an amendment to the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 , specifically concerning the E-verify program. The core purpose is to expand the mandatory use of E-verify to all entities engaged in federal contracts. Under the new provision, every Federal contractor , including those working with executive or legislative branch agencies, and all their subcontractors at any tier , would be required to elect participation in the E-verify program. Furthermore, these entities must comply with all terms and conditions associated with their E-verify election, thereby strengthening employment eligibility verification for workforces involved in federal government projects.
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Timeline
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 3, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 8, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 8.
Jan 8, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • April 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 3, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 8, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 8.


  • January 8, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Immigration

Border security and unlawful immigrationImmigration status and proceduresPublic contracts and procurement

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

USA119th CongressHR-2641| House 
| Updated: 1/8/2026
This bill proposes an amendment to the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 , specifically concerning the E-verify program. The core purpose is to expand the mandatory use of E-verify to all entities engaged in federal contracts. Under the new provision, every Federal contractor , including those working with executive or legislative branch agencies, and all their subcontractors at any tier , would be required to elect participation in the E-verify program. Furthermore, these entities must comply with all terms and conditions associated with their E-verify election, thereby strengthening employment eligibility verification for workforces involved in federal government projects.
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Timeline
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 3, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 8, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 8.
Jan 8, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • April 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 3, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 8, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 8.


  • January 8, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ryan Mackenzie

Ryan Mackenzie

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Riley M. Moore (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationImmigration status and proceduresPublic contracts and procurement