Secure and Fair Employment in federal Contracting Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 24, 2021)
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.
What just happenedJun 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 24, 2021
- Jun 24, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Jun 24, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate