S 1123 United States Senate · 119th Congress

College Employment Accountability Act

This bill requires colleges and universities receiving federal student aid to comply with U.S. immigration law regarding employment of unauthorized workers. Specifically, it mandates that institutions participate in the E-Verify program (which checks employment eligibility) and prohibits them from receiving federal funds if they violate immigration employment rules. The Department of Homeland Security will monitor E-Verify participation every six months and notify the Education Department if an institution fails to comply. This directly affects any accredited college or university seeking federal student aid or institutional grants under the Higher Education Act.
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Introduced Mar 25, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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