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

1/21/2026, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2641

Bill 119 HR 2641, also known as the "E-verify Federal Contractor Act," aims to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 by requiring all Federal contractors to participate in the E-verify program. The E-verify program is an online system that allows employers to verify the employment eligibility of their employees by checking their Social Security numbers and other identification documents.

If passed, this bill would make it mandatory for all Federal contractors to use the E-verify program to ensure that their employees are legally authorized to work in the United States. This would help prevent the hiring of undocumented immigrants and ensure that Federal taxpayer dollars are not being used to support businesses that employ unauthorized workers.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect American jobs and ensure that Federal contracts are only awarded to businesses that follow immigration laws. They believe that by requiring Federal contractors to participate in the E-verify program, the government can help reduce illegal immigration and promote compliance with immigration laws. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it could lead to discrimination against legal immigrants and create additional burdens for businesses that already comply with immigration laws. They also raise concerns about the potential for errors in the E-verify system that could result in legal workers being wrongly flagged as unauthorized. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2641 represents a significant step towards strengthening immigration enforcement within the Federal contracting process. If passed, it would require all Federal contractors to participate in the E-verify program, thereby ensuring that taxpayer dollars are not supporting businesses that hire unauthorized workers.

Current Status of Bill HR 2641

Bill HR 2641 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 3, 2025. Bill HR 2641 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 3, 2025.  Bill HR 2641's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 8. as of January 8, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2641

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2641

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 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.
To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to require all Federal contractors to participate in the E-verify program.

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