Establishes permanent E-Verify system, mandates its use by all employers, and enhances penalties for unauthorized employment.

The Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026 establishes a permanent E-Verify system, replacing the existing pilot program. It mandates the use of E-Verify by all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals. Employers must use E-Verify when hiring, recruiting, or referring individuals for employment in the United States. The act also enhances penalties for unauthorized employment and includes provisions for fraud prevention, identity theft protection, and access to relevant federal records.

Establishes permanent E-Verify system, mandates its use by all employers, and enhances penalties for unauthorized employment.

The Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026 establishes a permanent E-Verify system, replacing the existing pilot program. It mandates the use of E-Verify by all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals. Employers must use E-Verify when hiring, recruiting, or referring individuals for employment in the United States. The act also enhances penalties for unauthorized employment and includes provisions for fraud prevention, identity theft protection, and access to relevant federal records.