Secure and Fair Employment in federal Contracting Act
Summary
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.
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Jun 2021
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Introduced Jun 24, 2021
Last action Jun 24, 2021
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Jun 24, 2021
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Jun 24, 2021
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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James Lankford
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