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US HB4001
Bill
Status
6/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Takano
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AI Summary
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Prohibits all federal funds from being used to support, finance, or contribute to the Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT) maximum security prison in Tecoluca, El Salvador, including construction, maintenance, expansion, operations, personnel training, and equipment
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Permanently rescinds any unexpended federal funds previously obligated for CECOT-related purposes
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Bars federal funding for detention costs of any individuals transported from the United States to CECOT or any other Salvadoran prison, regardless of immigration status
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Requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress within 90 days identifying any funds obligated or expended for CECOT, existing contracts or agreements involving the prison, and a plan for reallocating or returning rescinded funds
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Cites documented human rights concerns including inhumane conditions, lack of due process, and violations of international standards for detainee treatment as justification for the funding prohibition
Legislative Description
Prohibition on Funding to CECOT Act
Immigration
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Appropriations, 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.
6/12/2025