Bill · H.R. 6878· House(119-HR-6878)
El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/18/2025
- Last activity
- 12/18/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- James McGovern
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025 aims to impose sanctions on the regime of President Nayib Bukele and specific Salvadoran officials. These sanctions include blocking property, denying visas, and prohibiting loans from United States financial institutions. The bill targets individuals involved in gross human rights violations or schemes to deprive people in the United States of their constitutional rights. Additionally, it instructs the United States to oppose loans to the Government of El Salvador through international financial institutions. The Act also requires a report regarding the use of cryptocurrency by the Salvadoran government for potential corruption or sanctions evasion.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires several reports regarding the use of cryptocurrency for corruption and the imposition of sanctions.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5
The bill restricts the flow of United States funds to the Government of El Salvador until specific human rights and constitutional protections are met.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+2
The bill contains provisions to prevent schemes that deprive people residing in the United States of their rights.
The opposite
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2
The restriction on international financial assistance could negatively impact economic development used to support low-income populations in El Salvador.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?-2
The suspension of international loans and financial assistance may negatively impact economic stability and poverty reduction efforts in El Salvador.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Constitutional Rights: The bill targets those engaged in schemes to deprive individuals residing in the United States of their rights under the U.S. Constitution (Section 3(a)(13)(B)).
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Humanitarian Safeguards: Sanctions are prohibited for transactions involving the sale of agricultural commodities, food, medicine, medical devices, or the provision of basic human needs and humanitarian assistance (Section 3(d)(2)).
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Humanitarian Assistance Exceptions: Restrictions on loans or assistance through international financial institutions do not apply to those provided for humanitarian purposes (Section 4(b)).
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Accountability for Human Rights: The bill targets persons who have engaged in gross violations of internationally recognized human rights (Section 3(a)(13)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Economic Restrictions on Individuals: Sanctioned persons face the blocking of their property and interests in property within the United States or controlled by United States persons (Section 3(b)(1)).
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Loss of Financial Access: Targeted individuals are prohibited from receiving loans or credit from United States financial institutions (Section 3(b)(3)).
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Travel and Entry Burdens: Sanctioned individuals are deemed inadmissible to the United States, ineligible for visas, and subject to immediate visa revocation (Section 3(b)(2)).
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Financial Restrictions on Currency: The President is directed to prohibit transactions in foreign exchange in which a sanctioned person has an interest (Section 3(b)(4)).
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Suspension of Financial Aid: The United States will use its voice and vote to oppose and suspend loans or financial assistance to the Government of El Salvador through international financial institutions (Section 4(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Improves Privacy Rights+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+2Good For Low Income Households-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+1Improves Racial Equity+1Improves Poverty Reduction-2
- 12/18/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Joaquin CastroDemocrat · Texas
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York