CONGRESSIONAL SCORECARD

AGC of America supports the Dignity Act, legislation that strengthens border security while modernizing the immigration system to meet economic and workforce needs. The bipartisan and balanced approach enhances security, ensures legal hiring, and expands the construction industry’s access to the skilled workforce it needs to grow.

Provides stability for workers and employers. Establishes a pathway to legal status and work authorization for long-time workers who meet strict requirements, including background checks. This would allow Dreamers (DACA) and certain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders currently working in the U.S. to continue to do so.

Invests in U.S. workforce development. Creates new funding for training, apprenticeships, and earn-and-learn programs through contributions to the Dignity Program.

Strengthens employment verification. Phases in mandatory use of DHS’s E-Verify system (6–24 months depending on employer size) to ensure a legal workforce.

Modernizes the visa system. Reduces visa backlogs and improves access to employment visas to better align with workforce demand.