HR 2124 · 113th Congress · Immigration
Keeping the Promise of IRCA Act
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EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.(2013-06-14)
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Keeping the Promise of IRCA Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require an employer to attest, during the verification period and under penalty of perjury, that the employer has verified that an individual is not an unauthorized alien by: (1) obtaining and recording the individual's social security account number, and (2) examining specified documents that establish such individual's identity and employment authorization. Requires an individual to attest that he or she is a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the United States. Subjects an individual who knowingly uses the social security number or other identification of another person to criminal penalties. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) (Secretary) to establish an employment eligibility verification system (EEVS), patterned after the E-Verify system. (Eliminates the current paper-based I-9 system.) Sets forth EEVS responsibilities of the Commissioner of Social Security (SSA) and the Secretary. Establishes a phased-in EEVS participation deadline (six months to two years) for different categories of employers. Directs the Secretary to work with …
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