WASHINGTON, D.C.\u00a0 \u2014 Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th Congressional District, has introduced legislation that requires all federal contractors to use the E-Verify system. The Day 1, Dollar 1 E-Verify Act expands existing requirements for federal contractors to participate in the E-Verify, removing exceptions relating to the cost and duration of contracts. Up until now, contractors were not subject to E-Verify requirements if the federal contract totaled less than $150,000 or lasted fewer than 120 days.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe federal government has a duty to ensure that American workers and taxpayers come first,\u201d\u00a0said Congressman Mackenzie.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cNot one dime of taxpayer money should ever fund illegal immigrant labor; it lowers wages, deprives American workers of opportunities, and reduces federal tax revenue. By tightening the law and closing loopholes, we will ensure that federal contractors never pass over American workers.\u201d<\/p>\n Congressman Mackenzie has been a strong advocate for the expanded use of E-Verify, including during his time as a Pennsylvania State Representative. In 2019, then-State Representative Mackenzie authored and passed a\u00a0law<\/a>\u00a0that required the use of E-Verify in Pennsylvania\u2019s construction industry.<\/p>\n Federal contractors not in compliance with E-Verify provisions are subject to penalties such as potential contract termination, suspension or debarment, civil fines between $500 and $1,000 per violation, corrective actions, and loss of federal funding.<\/p>\n \u201cOne of the most under-discussed consequences of large-scale illegal immigration has been its\u00a0 damaging effect on American workers,\u201d\u00a0said Congressman Mackenzie.\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cMillions of low-wage, illegal immigrant workers operating in the black market have created a crisis of unfair competition in our workforce. Fortunately, we already have some tools to address this problem, we just need to use them. I will keep working to expand the use of E-Verify and ensure that American jobs go to American workers.\u201d<\/p>\n Bill text\u00a0HERE<\/a><\/p>\n Background on E-Verify system\u00a0HERE<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: WASHINGTON, D.C.\u00a0 \u2014 Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th Congressional District, has introduced legislation that requires all federal contractors to use the E-Verify system. The … Continue reading Congressman Mackenzie Introduces Legislation to Expand E-Verify Requirements for Federal Contractors<\/span>
\nArnaud Armstrong
\nCommunications Director
\nU.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"