Employers are on the front lines of ensuring a legal workforce, and it is a battle for these employers.

Since our last hearing on this subject nearly 3 years ago, the use of E-Verify has expanded.

Today's hearing will examine the employment verification systems available for employers' use, including E-Verify.

Well, every expert we have talked to acknowledged the fact that E-Verify can't detect identity fraud very well and may, in fact, encourage it.

We have to create due process so people have a way to challenge these errors, and that they get back pay if they lose their jobs.

I think it is very important that the employer is offered a safe harbor, because at the end of the day, it is really the government's responsibility to get the system right to protect the employer, and to offer a safe harbor, and to protect the employees against potential discrimination.

It sounds like you don't like the program. We have got to do something to stop the illegal workers.

With unemployment around 9 percent, these illegal workers often compete with lawful citizens for much-needed jobs.

Americans are rightly worried about the security of their personal information, including their Social Security number. We must stop overuse and abuse of Social Security numbers in order to help prevent ID theft and further protect Americans' privacy.

Three times ought to be enough. I mean how many times have you lost your card?

Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX), Chairman, Subcommittee on Social Security of the Committee on Ways and Means, today announced that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing to examine the role of Social Security numbers in identity theft and options to guard their privacy.