Legal Research

On February 28, Rep. Sam Johnson (R-Texas) and three cosponsors introduced H.R. 5515l. The purpose of the legislation, which would replace the E-Verify system operated by the Homeland Security Department, is to stop the use of stolen identities and fraud used by illegal aliens to gain employment.

The concept of this legislation is not new. Since 2007, the Human Resource Initiative for a Legal Workforce has actively advocated for reforms to the current employee verification system. The Human Resource Initiative was founded by the following human resource organizations: American Council on International Personnel, College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, HR Policy Association, International Public Management Association for Human Resources, and the Society for Human Resource Management.

A copy of the bill will be available from the Government Printing Office shortly.  For a summary of the bill's provisions, visit www.legal-workforce.org/files/Section%20by%20Section.pdf.  Also, visit http://republicans.waysandmeans.house.gov/showarticle.asp?ID=300.