Executives at publicly traded companies would have to certify their hiring practices are legal.
This bill would require the top executive and human resources officers at publicly traded companies to sign off on their company's compliance with federal hiring laws. They would need to confirm they have systems in place to prevent illegal hiring and report any known violations to federal agencies. Lying on this certification or failing to submit it could lead to significant fines and prison time.
Today, publicly traded companies do not explicitly require their top executive and human resources officers to certify their employment eligibility compliance in annual reports. The bill would require these officers to submit a formal certification. This certification would attest to their review of the report and the effectiveness of their internal hiring controls (including Form I-9 and E-Verify). It would also require them to disclose any significant deficiencies or known material violations to the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice. It would also establish criminal penalties, including fines up to $5,000,000 and up to 20 years in prison, for false certifications or willful non-compliance.
S 2359 · 119th Congress · July 21, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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