Lawmakers' solution to I-9 troubles: Electronic fingerprints

Seems like E-Verify isn’t strong enough for some members of Congress. Their plan: adding more technology to the system.
The problem: E-Verify doesn’t guard against identity theft, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) said at a recent Senate subcommittee hearing. All the system does is make sure a name matched the social security number assigned to it.
Nothing stops an unauthorized worker from obtaining a SSN and its matching name.
Schumer’s proposed solution: require that the system verifies someone’s identity by using a “specific biometric identifier,” such as a fingerprint. He plans to introduce relevant legislation in the fall.
The debate is just the latest in the fight over E-Verify. In the meantime, federal contractors are preparing for a requirement to start using the system on Sept. 8 — though that same rule has already been delayed several times.