Prohibition on Funding to CECOT Act

House Bill

H.R. 4001

119th Congress

Prohibition on Funding to CECOT Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 12, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Takano

Representative

Democratic

CA-39

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill prohibits the U.S. government from spending any federal money to support a specific maximum security prison in El Salvador called CECOT. It also requires the Secretary of State to report on any funds that have already been spent on this prison and cancels any unspent money previously allocated for it.

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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2953-2955)

SponsorMark Takano (D-CA)

Introduced6/12/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, an

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Prohibition on Funding to CECOT Act

This bill prohibits the U.S. government from spending any federal money to support a specific maximum security prison in El Salvador called CECOT. It also requires the Secretary of State to report on any funds that have already been spent on this prison and ca

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This bill prohibits the U.S. government from spending any federal money to support a specific maximum security prison in El Salvador called CECOT. It also requires the Secretary of State to report on any funds that have already been spent on this prison and cancels any unspent money previously allocated for it.

Bill Number: 4001
Sponsor: Mark Takano (D-CA)
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, an
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: Prohibition on Funding to CECOT Act
Bill Number: 4001
Sponsor: Mark Takano (D-CA)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, an
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Summary: This bill prohibits the U.S. government from spending any federal money to support a specific maximum security prison in El Salvador called CECOT. It also requires the Secretary of State to report on any funds that have already been spent on this prison and cancels any unspent money previously alloc

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill prohibits the U.S. government from spending any federal money to support a specific maximum security prison in El Salvador called CECOT. It also requires the Secretary of State to report on any funds that have already been spent on this prison and cancels any unspent money previously allocated for it.

Last updated: 3/2/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill blocks all federal funding for the construction, maintenance, operation, or expansion of the CECOT prison in Tecoluca, El Salvador.
It also prohibits funding for training, equipment, or services connected to the prison, as well as costs related to detaining anyone transported from the U.S. to this facility.
Any federal money already set aside for the prison but not yet spent would be permanently canceled.
The Secretary of State must submit a report within 90 days identifying all funds spent or committed to the prison and provide a plan for reallocating canceled funds.
Congress cites concerns about human rights violations, inhumane conditions, and lack of due process at the prison as reasons for the funding ban.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill affects U.S. foreign aid programs and any agreements involving support for El Salvador's prison system. It would prevent the U.S. government from financially supporting this particular prison facility, either directly or indirectly. The bill could impact any existing contracts or programs that involve the CECOT prison and would require government agencies to redirect or return any uncommitted funds previously designated for this purpose.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4001, 119th Congress (2025). "Prohibition on Funding to CECOT Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4001

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