WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) in introducing the Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act to assist employers in certifying the legal status of their workforce.
Specifically, the legislation would permanently authorize, expand, and require employers to participate in the free, internet-based E-Verify program, which helps determine if a current or prospective employee is authorized to work in the United States. The legislation includes provisions to provide E-Verify access to businesses in rural communities or areas without internet capabilities.
Sen. Tuberville cosponsored the legislation in the 118th Congress.
“So many families are still struggling to make ends meet from four years of Joe Biden’s disastrous economic policies. Congress’ top priority should be strengthening American businesses and protecting good-paying jobs. Expanding the E-Verify program to every business across the country will protect jobs for American workers and give employers the tools they need to legally staff their companies. We must get serious about enforcing all of our country’s immigration laws, including those pertaining to participation in the workforce,” said Sen. Tuberville.
“E-Verify is a proven tool for employers, including myself, to ensure our businesses are legally staffed. By reducing incentives for illegal immigration and safeguarding job opportunities for Americans and other legal workers, our bill would boost accountability in the workforce and support our nation’s small businesses,” said Sen. Grassley.
Sens. Tuberville and Grassley were joined by Sens. Katie Britt (R-AL), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Joni Ernst (R-IA), James Lankford (R-OK), and Mike Lee (R-UT) in cosponsoring the legislation.
Read full text of the legislation here.
Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP, and Aging Committees.
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