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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed 'SAFE Contracting Act' Amendment
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Lankford has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would require all federal contractors and their subcontractors to enroll in and comply with the program. The proposal mandates that executive agencies monitor contractor compliance and initiate suspension or proceedings for those who fail to meet these requirements.
If enacted, this amendment would require all companies seeking federal contracts to use the system to confirm the employment eligibility of their workers, with non-compliance potentially leading to contract suspension or .
- Senator James Lankford represents Oklahoma in the United States Senate. context
- S. 4784 is the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, which sets funding levels and policies for the Department of Defense. context
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Federal contractors
Must certify E-Verify enrollment and maintain compliance to be eligible for federal contracts.
Subcontractors
Must be enrolled in E-Verify and maintain compliance to participate in federal subcontracts.
Executive agencies
Required to monitor contractor compliance, post findings publicly, and initiate debarment proceedings for non-compliant entities.
Key Facts
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Mandatory E-Verify for Subcontractors
The amendment explicitly extends E-Verify compliance requirements to subcontractors, closing a potential loophole in federal contractor oversight.
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