What does Preamble of VERIFY Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to modernize the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program The bill seeks to improve the accuracy, timeliness, and interoperability of the program

What does SHORT TITLE. of VERIFY Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Verification Enhancement and Reliability for Immigration Fidelity Act of 2026.

What does SAVE PROGRAM MODERNIZATION. of VERIFY Act of 2026 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to modernize the SAVE program to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable verification responses. Modernization efforts include upgrading query processing infrastructure, implementing automated data reconciliation, expanding API access, and establishing a user feedback mechanism. The Secretary must ensure changes to an individual's immigration status are reflected in the SAVE program within 24 hours where practicable. The SAVE program is to be integrated into relevant Department of Homeland Security systems and data-sharing arrangements are to be established with agencies like the Social Security Administration. The SAVE program will provide notifications to querying agencies regarding material changes to an individual's immigration status relevant to eligibility. The scope of information used in the SAVE program is limited to data necessary for eligibility verification. The SAVE program is explicitly prohibited from including non-immigration criminal history databases or being used for general law enforcement or surveillance. The Secretary may use automated tools for data reconciliation, error reduction, and identity matching, but adverse eligibility determinations cannot be made solely on automated processing and human review is required for contested or negative determinations.

What does PROHIBITION ON USER ACCESS AND FEES. of VERIFY Act of 2026 do?

No fee may be charged to government agencies for submitting a verification query through the SAVE program

What does IMPLEMENTATION AND OVERSIGHT. of VERIFY Act of 2026 do?

This section outlines implementation and oversight procedures for the SAVE program. The Secretary must submit a modernization plan to Congress within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The modernization plan must include descriptions of technological upgrades, user training improvements, and performance metrics. The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security will conduct annual audits of the SAVE program. If the Inspector General finds material non-compliance, the Secretary must submit a corrective action plan within 90 days. Continued non-compliance may result in limitations on funds or suspension of SAVE queries, as determined by Congress.

What does DEFINITION. of VERIFY Act of 2026 do?

This section defines a term used within the Act. The term 'SAVE program' is defined as the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of VERIFY Act of 2026 do?

This Act will generally take effect one year after its enactment date. Planning and reporting requirements under section 4 will take effect immediately upon enactment.

What does SEVERABILITY. of VERIFY Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a severability clause for the Act. If any part of the Act is found to be invalid, the rest of the Act will still be in effect.

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VERIFY Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2026

Author: Jefferson Shreve (R-IN)

TL;DR (AI)

The Secretary of Homeland Security is required to modernize the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable verification responses.
The SAVE program is prohibited from including non-immigration criminal history databases or being used for general law enforcement or surveillance, and is limited to data necessary for eligibility verification.
No fee may be charged to government agencies for submitting a verification query through the SAVE program, and the program must provide notifications to querying agencies regarding material changes to an individual's immigration status relevant to eligibility.

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