El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025

The El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025 would authorize the United States to sanction top officials and others tied to the Government of El Salvador ( led by President Nayib Bukele ) for gross human rights abuses or related schemes that undermine U.S. rights and international norms. The bill would empower the President to block property, bar entry, prohibit U.S. lending, and restrict foreign exchange for designated individuals and entities, including those working for the Salvadoran government or acting on its behalf. It also requires regular reporting to Congress on sanctions and U.S. assistance, imposes a four-year path to potentially terminate sanctions if certain human rights and governance standards are met, and allows for immediate “snapback” sanctions if violations resume. In addition, the bill would restrict U.S. participation in international financial institutions’ lending to El Salvador (with humanitarian exceptions) and require a congressionally mandated cryptocurrency corruption report. Finally, no new U.S. funds could be provided to El Salvador until the president certifies that the government meets the required conditions. The overall aim is to pressure the Salvadoran government to halt human rights abuses, curb corruption, and ensure accountability, while increasing U.S. oversight and leverage over aid and financial relationships.