110th Congress > House > Vote 1732

Date: July 31, 2008

Result: 407-2 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 557

Vote Subject Matter: Government Management / Government Organization

Sponsor: GIFFORDS, Gabrielle (D-AZ)

Bill number: HR6633

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Description: Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2008

Bill summary: Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2008 - Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to extend the employment eligibility confirmation pilot programs (which includes the E-Verify basic pilot program). Directs the Commissioner of Social Security and the Secretary of Homeland Security to enter into a fiscal year agreement which shall: (1) provide funds to the Commissioner for such programs' full costs in quarterly advances; and (2) require an annual accounting and reconciliation of costs incurred and funds provided. Provides for funding continuation in the absence of an agreement. Requires that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct studies regarding: (1) erroneous tentative nonconfirmations under the E-Verify program; and (2) such program's effects on small entities.

Bill titles: To evaluate and extend the basic pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation and to ensure the protection of Social Security beneficiaries.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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