; (2) by striking paragraph (3); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: (3) Misuse of verification system It is an unfair immigration-related employment practice for a person or other entity to misuse the verification system as described in section 274E(g). . 306. Protection of Social Security Administration programs (a) Funding under agreement Effective for all fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2024, the Commissioner of Social Security and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that an agreement is in place that— (1) provides funds to the Commissioner for the full costs of the responsibilities of the Commissioner with respect to employment eligibility verification, including responsibilities described in this title and in the amendments made by this title, such as— (A) acquiring, installing, and maintaining technological equipment and systems necessary for the fulfillment of such responsibilities, but only that portion of such costs that are attributable exclusively to such responsibilities; and (B) responding to individuals who contest a tentative nonconfirmation or administratively appeal a final nonconfirmation provided with respect to employment eligibility verification; (2) provides the funds required under paragraph (1) annually in advance of the applicable quarter based on an estimating methodology agreed to by the Commissioner and the Secretary (except in such instances where the delayed enactment of an annual appropriation may preclude such quarterly payments)