H.R. 2641: To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to require all Federal contractors to participate in the E-verify program.

The bill aims to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 by introducing a requirement for all Federal contractors and their subcontractors to participate in the E-Verify program. E-Verify is an online system that allows employers to check the employment eligibility of their employees against government records. This means that any company that contracts with the federal government, as well as any subcontractors working for those companies, must confirm that their employees are authorized to work in the United States.

Key Provisions

• Mandatory Participation: All Federal contractors must participate in the E-Verify program.
• Subcontractors Included: Not only the primary contractors, but also their subcontractors at any tier are required to comply with this mandate.
• Compliance Requirements: Contractors must adhere to the terms and conditions set forth by the E-Verify program, ensuring ongoing verification of employment eligibility for their employees.

Implications for Federal Contractors

This legislation increases the compliance burden on federal contractors and subcontractors by making participation in E-Verify a condition of doing business with the federal government. Companies will need to implement procedures to verify their employees' eligibility consistently, which may require additional administrative effort and resources.

Broader Impact

The bill aims to enhance the integrity of the employment process within federal contracting by reducing the potential for unauthorized employment. By ensuring that all employees of federal contractors are verified through E-Verify, the bill seeks to foster a system that manages and documents compliance with federal employment laws more effectively.

Relevant Companies

• BA - Boeing: As a major federal contractor in defense and aerospace, Boeing would be required to adhere to the E-Verify requirements for its large workforce involved in government contracts.
• LMT - Lockheed Martin: This defense contractor would face increased documentation and administrative requirements to ensure compliance for its employees under federal contracts.
• RTX - Raytheon Technologies: As a significant player in defense contracting, Raytheon would need to implement E-Verify across its various divisions dealing with government contracts.