Proposed legislation would create the nation’s first mandatory employment verification system for all U.S. employers. The “The New Employee Verification Act” would create a voluntary biometrics option that employers could choose to use in the verification process. This system would include a standard background check and the collection of a “biometric” characteristic — such as a thumb print — to secure an employee’s identity and prevent the illegal use a Social Security number, stolen or fraudulently-obtained drivers’ license or altered identification documents.