Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has joined Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and several Republican colleagues in introducing the Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act, a bill aimed at expanding and mandating the use of E-Verify for employers nationwide.
The legislation seeks to permanently authorize and require participation in the free, internet-based E-Verify program, which is designed to help businesses confirm the legal work status of employees. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to extend E-Verify access to rural communities or areas with limited internet connectivity.
“I’m proud to support legislation that protects American workers and deters illegal migration. The E-Verify program is critical to ensuring that illegal aliens cannot work unlawfully in the United States,” said Senator Britt. “The American people delivered a clear verdict on this issue last November, and I will continue working to ensure that verdict is carried out.”
Chairman Grassley echoed this sentiment, stating that E-Verify is a “proven tool” for ensuring businesses are legally staffed, reducing incentives for illegal immigration, and safeguarding job opportunities for American workers.
Senator Britt has been a strong advocate for border security and immigration enforcement. Earlier this year, she sponsored the Laken Riley Act, which was the first bill signed into law by President Donald J. Trump in his second term. The legislation, which garnered bipartisan support, has been described as the most significant immigration enforcement measure enacted in nearly three decades.
In addition to supporting the E-Verify expansion, Britt introduced the WALL Act, which proposes allocating $25 billion to complete construction of a border wall without raising taxes or increasing the national debt. “The United States needs a completed border wall—it is just common sense to have a physical barrier in place to ensure only lawful entry into our country,” she stated.
The Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act marks another step in the ongoing debate over immigration policy, with proponents arguing it will enhance workforce integrity and deter illegal employment, while critics have expressed concerns over potential impacts on businesses and workers. The bill now moves forward for further legislative consideration.
