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SAFE Contracting Act

Introduced: June 24, 2021 Introduced by: Lankford, James Republican · Oklahoma See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 24, 2021
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Secure and Fair Employment in federal Contracting Act or the SAFE Contracting Act

This bill expands the E-Verify program. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

Specifically, the bill requires federal contractors, subcontractors, grantees, and assistance recipients to enroll in the E-Verify program and maintain compliance with all related statutes, regulations, and policies.

The bill sets forth requirements regarding compliance certification and consideration of past contract performance.

The Office of the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy must report annually on agency compliance with statutes, regulations, and policies regarding the E-Verify program.

What's happening now June 24, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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