Now. all States and all employers can take advantage of this voluntary and free program. The bill I am introducing today isnt broad expansion of the current program. which I would like to see done. I attempted to revamp Everify in 2006 and 2007 when the Senate debated a comprehensive immigration bill. During those debates. I offered amendments to require all businesses to use Everify rather than maintaining it as a voluntary system. Over time. I would like to see this tool as a staple in the workforce. My legislation today doesnt go that far. My amendment in 2006 and 2007 also would have changed the verification and appeal procedures. and would have improved the ability of the Federal Government to go after employers who knowingly hire illegal aliens. While I hope that the Congress can one day address these issues. my priority this year is the reauthorization of the Everify program. We must not let it expire. Employers rely on it. and we must not pull the rug from under them In their attempt to abide by the law.
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