Thank you for contacting me regarding E-Verify. I welcome your thoughts and comments on this issue.

E-Verify is a free and voluntary online programs that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employee eligibility of their newly hired employees. It is operated by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.

In March 11, 2008,G.R. 1105, the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009, was signed into law. This legislation extends the authorization of E-Verify through September 30, 2009

As Congress works to strengthen out nation's immigration policies, you may be certain that I will support legislation to extend and improve E-Verify.

I appreciate hearing from you and hope that oyu will not hesitate to contact me on any other issue of concern

Sincerely
Kay Bailey Hutchinson

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