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U.S. would sanction Bukele officials and cut most aid to El Salvador

Officially: El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025

El Salvador’s top leaders could lose access to U.S. money, visas, and financial systems. The bill would also block most U.S. funds and U.S.-backed loans to El Salvador’s government, except for humanitarian needs.

Where it stands

Sitting in Foreign Relations

No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.

What this bill actually does

The bill requires sanctions on President Bukele and several top Salvadoran officials. This includes key ministers, the attorney general, and the president of El Salvador’s central bank.
Other foreign people in El Salvador could also be sanctioned. The government would need credible information tying them to serious rights abuses, a scheme affecting constitutional rights of people in the United States, or support for those actions.
The bill freezes covered people’s U.S.-linked property. That includes property and property interests in the United States or controlled by U.S. persons.

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Introduced

Introduced in Senate

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Senate Committee

Under Senate committee consideration

Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (6/12/2025)

JUN 12

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Senate Floor Vote

Voted on by Senate

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Passed Senate

Approved by Senate

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House Review

Sent to House for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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