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H.R. 251 (119th)

Legal Workforce Act

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Introduced

9 January 2025

Last action

9 January 2025 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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.

Sponsors

Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Tom McClintock, Ed Case, Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Ann Wagner, Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3], Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Lauren Boebert, Mike Collins, Lloyd Smucker, Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22], Russell Fry, Chip Roy, Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Wesley Hunt, Michael Cloud, Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6], Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8], Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19], Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2], Scott DesJarlais, Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3], Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15], Brian Jack, Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17], Rep. Moore, Riley [R-WV-2], Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6], Dale Strong, Addison McDowell, Matt Van Epps, Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5], Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Scott Perry, Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Julia Letlow, Ralph Norman, Barry Moore, Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2], Michael Baumgartner, Beth Van Duyne, Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]

Subjects

Immigration

Source updated

4 August 2026

Immigration

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Summary

Legal Workforce Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create an electronic employment eligibility confirmation system modeled after and to replace the E-Verify system, which allows employers and recruiters to verify the immigration status of individuals. The bill also mandates the use of such a system, where currently only some employers, such as those with federal contracts, are required to use E-Verify. The bill specifies documents that can establish an individual's identity and employment authorization. During the period starting when a job offer is made until three business days after hiring, the individual must attest to his or her employment authorization, and the employer or recruiter must attest that it has examined the individual's required documents. Employers shall reverify certain types of employees who were not previously verified using E-Verify. The Social Security Administration shall notify employees if their Social Security number has been used multiple times in an unusual manner. DHS shall establish programs for blocking and suspending misused numbers. Employers that are required to use the verification system shall not be liable for any employment-related action based on a good-faith reliance on the system. The bill establishes a phased-in participation deadline for different sizes and categories of employers, including agricultural employers. The bill increases civil penalties related to hiring individuals without work authorization. It also preempts state laws relating to hiring and employment eligibility verification, but states may use their authority of business licensing to penalize employers for failing to comply with the bill's provisions.

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Timeline

  1. 9 January 2025

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 January 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 January 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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