S.1151

Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act expands E-Verify use, mandates penalties, and creates an Employer Compliance Inspection Center.

The Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act aims to expand the use of E-Verify, the federal employment eligibility verification system. It mandates all U.S. employers to use E-Verify for new hires within a year of the act's enactment. The act also imposes civil and criminal penalties for violations, including hiring unauthorized workers. It establishes an Employer Compliance Inspection Center within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce compliance and investigate violations.