; or (B) complying with a request lawfully made by the Department of Homeland Security under section 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1226 and 1357) to comply with a detainer for, or notify about the release of, an individual. (2) Exception A State or political subdivision of a State shall not be deemed a sanctuary jurisdiction based solely on its having a policy whereby its officials will not share information regarding, or comply with a request made by the Department of Homeland Security under section 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1226 and 1357) to comply with a detainer regarding, an individual who comes forward as a victim or a witness to a criminal offense. II Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act 201. Short title This title may be cited as the Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act . 202. Permanent reauthorization Section 401(b) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (division C of Public Law 104–208 ; 8 U.S.C. 1324a note) is amended by striking Unless the Congress otherwise provides, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall terminate a pilot program on September 30, 2015. . 203. Mandatory use of E-Verify (a) Federal Government Section 402(e)(1) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1324a note) is amended— (1) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: (A) Executive departments and agencies Each department and agency of the Federal Government shall participate in E-Verify by complying with the terms and conditions set forth in this section. ; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking , that conducts hiring in a State and all that follows and inserting shall participate in E-Verify by complying with the terms and conditions set forth in this section. . (b) Federal contractors