A bill to amend the Social Security Act to require the issuance of social security cards designed to reveal any unauthorized alteration, to require that alien employment restrictions be marked on such cards and that such cards be presented to employers by prospective employees, to limit the use of such cards as identification cards, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the Social Security Act to allow the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare access to the registration and fingerprint records of aliens entering the United States. Requires that social security cards bearing account numbers be designed to prevent alteration or duplication of such cards. Requires that any social security card issued to an alien contain a notation indicating whether such alien is eligible for employment. Prohibits an employer from hiring an alien without first inspecting such alien's social security card to determine the alien's eligibility for employment. Prohibits the use of social security cards to identify an individual, except as provided in this Act. Establishes criminal penalties for violations of this this Act.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 31 January 1978

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