Analysis: What’s the Next Step for E-Verify?

Analysis: What’s the Next Step for E-Verify?
On September 21, 2011, , legislation to make E-Verify mandatory across the nation, passed the House Judiciary Committee by a party line vote of 22-13. Does that mean the bill is on a smooth path to become law?The major hurdle to be cleared for any House legislation is to receive time for debate on the floor of the House of Representatives. It is up to the House leadership to decide whether a bill gets that far. Unlike spending bills, which are considered “must-pass” pieces of legislation, bills on other topics are not guaranteed floor time. …