Bill > HR4001

This bill prohibits the use of any federal funds to support the Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT), a maximum security prison in Tecoluca, El Salvador, based on documented human rights concerns. Specifically, the bill bars federal funding for the prison's construction, maintenance, expansion, or operation, as well as for any personnel training, equipment, infrastructure, or services related to the facility. The legislation also prevents funding for any entities or activities that facilitate the prison's continued operation and prohibits spending on detention costs for individuals transported from the United States to El Salvador. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress within 90 days, detailing any previously obligated funds, existing contracts or grants related to the prison, and a plan for reallocating or returning those funds. The bill's findings highlight credible reports of inhumane conditions, lack of due process, and violations of international human rights standards at the CECOT prison, suggesting that continued financial assistance could undermine the United States' commitment to human rights.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4001/all-info