The Social Security Act has always required that all gainfully employed persons have a Social Security number and that this number be given to the employer. Thus. the basic system for controlling employment - eligibility through a single document is already in place. My bill would have required the Federal Government to issue conterfeitproof Social Security cards. Anyone applying for a Social Security card must now present proof of U.S. citizenship. or of legal entry confirmed by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. to the local Social Security office. An employer would be required to check a job applicants Social Security card before hiring. The House wisely agreed to an amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas [SAM B.
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