Knowing of your interest in responsible immigration reform, I am writing to update you on some recent developments.
As you may know, E-Verify is an Internet-based system which allows employers to electronically verify the legal status of employees. The 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act, signed into law March 11, 2009(Public Law 111-8), contained a provision to extend the E-Verify program through September 30, 2009.
According to recent estimates, approximately 7.7 million illegal immigrants were employed in the U.S. in 2008. Despite a struggling economy and millions of Americans seeking employment, the White House announced last week it would delay for a fourth time the implementation of a rule requiring federal contractors to use E-Verify. (emphasis added)
Employers who break the law by hiring illegal immigrants create unfair competition in the labor market and depress wages for all workers. which is why I have joined a number of my colleagues in sending a letter to President Obama and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano opposing their decision to delay E-Verify implementation.
Congress has a responsibility to legal workers and American citizens. The proposed 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations bill, which the House of Representatives is scheduled to consider as early as Thursday, June 18th, contains $112 million to operate and improve E-Verify. As a member of the House Immigration Reform Caucus, I am committed to ensuring these funds are used immediately and effectively.
Please feel free to contact me in the future if ever I may be of assistance.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Letter from Cogressman Adrian Smith
Knowing of your interest in responsible immigration reform, I am writing to update you on some recent developments.
As you may know, E-Verify is an Internet-based system which allows employers to electronically verify the legal status of employees. The 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act, signed into law March 11, 2009(Public Law 111-8), contained a provision to extend the E-Verify program through September 30, 2009.
According to recent estimates, approximately 7.7 million illegal immigrants were employed in the U.S. in 2008. Despite a struggling economy and millions of Americans seeking employment, the White House announced last week it would delay for a fourth time the implementation of a rule requiring federal contractors to use E-Verify. (emphasis added)
Employers who break the law by hiring illegal immigrants create unfair competition in the labor market and depress wages for all workers. which is why I have joined a number of my colleagues in sending a letter to President Obama and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano opposing their decision to delay E-Verify implementation.
Congress has a responsibility to legal workers and American citizens. The proposed 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations bill, which the House of Representatives is scheduled to consider as early as Thursday, June 18th, contains $112 million to operate and improve E-Verify. As a member of the House Immigration Reform Caucus, I am committed to ensuring these funds are used immediately and effectively.
Please feel free to contact me in the future if ever I may be of assistance.
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