So an alternative to the paper 19 system that has not been working. an Electronic Employment Verification System. was created in a pilot. It is used voluntarily by about 13.000 employers throughout this country to verify work authorization when hiring new employees. The amendment before us today would prohibit contractors for the Government that get caught hiring illegal aliens from obtaining a new Government contract for up to 7 years or 10 years. depending on whether they currently have a contract with the Government. We voted for this concept in the immigration bill previously. but a waiver from this debarment from contract workand that is a substantial penalty for some of these companieswould be available for national defense and national security purposes. Contractors. in addition. would be protected from this debarment. this ban. if they are using the EEVS system. or the Basic Pilot Program to verify the legality of the employers. It is used by the Senate. it is used by the House. it is used by every Government
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