A common misperception Is that secondary verification means error by a Federal agency. That is simply not the case. Secondary verification usually means that an illegal immigrant has been caught providing false information or that an employee has failed to update their records with the Social Security Administration. This is seldom acknowledged by those who question the EVerify Program. Of the employees who were asked to contact local Social Security Administration offices as part of the verification process. 95 percent said their work authorization problem was resolved in a timely. courteous. and efficient manner. Finally. it has been alleged that the Social Security Administrations Inspector General has found the agencys database to be inaccurate. However. the Inspector General actually stated. "We applaud the agency on the accuracy of the data we tested." The legislation before us tonight reauthorizes the EVerify Program for 5 years and puts in place a system to help ensure that the Department of Homeland Security covers the cost of the program. It is hard to believe that those who attack EVerify are serious about reducing illegal immigration or saving American jobs. Mr. Speaker.
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