The Congressional El Salvador Caucus was founded in July 2024 by Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) following a congressional trip to El Salvador to attend the second inauguration of El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele.

The Congressional El Salvador Caucus’ mission will aim to promote a better understanding of issues related to the United States’ relationship with El Salvador, our mutual interests and the interests of the United States. It will also work to advance the education of other Members and their constituents on these subjects, and to strengthen bilateral relations between the United States and our Central American neighbor.

  • Formation and Leadership

Founded in July 2024 by Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL)

Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01)
Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01), a member of the 118th Congress, is currently serving his fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Judiciary Committee. His work in Congress focuses on national security, veterans’ affairs, and adherence to constitutional principles.

 

Officially announced following a congressional trip to El Salvador for President Nayib Bukele’s second inauguration

Co-chaired by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)

  • Membership and Structure

Currently has 17 bipartisan members

Includes both Republican and Democratic representatives

  • Stated Mission and Goals

Promote better understanding of issues related to U.S.-El Salvador relations

Advance education of other Members of Congress and constituents on these subjects

Strengthen bilateral relations between the United States and El Salvador

  • Early Actions and Controversies

Sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken requesting removal of El Salvador’s elevated travel advisory status

Some members traveled to El Salvador to meet with President Bukele and tour facilities like the Terrorist Confinement Center (CECOT)

  • RELATED PRESS RELEASES:

Congressmen Matt Gaetz and Vicente Gonzalez Announce the Creation of the Bipartisan Congressional El Salvador Caucus

Congressional El Salvador Caucus Requests State Department to Downgrade El Salvador’s Travel Advisory to ‘Normal Precautions’

El Salvador Caucus Chairman Matt Gaetz Responds to CISPES’ Attack on Caucus

Rep. Matt Gaetz serves as the inaugural Chairman with Rep. Vicente Gonzalez serving as the inaugural Co-Chair of the caucus.

The caucus currently has 17 bipartisan members:

  • Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL-01), Chairman
  • Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-34), Co-Chair
  • Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV-02)
  • Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05)
  • Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN-05)
  • Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL-13)
  • Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL-02)
  • Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL-07)
  • Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC-08)
  • Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ-02)
  • Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO-03)
  • Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA-46)
  • Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL-27)
  • Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC-01)
  • Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC-05)
  • Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA-10)
  • Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN-02)

Follow the official X account of the caucus here:

@SAL_Caucus

Official X Account for the U.S. El Salvador Caucus in the House of Representatives. Chairman @RepMattGaetz & Co-Chair @RepGonzalez

Est. 2024 | Washington, D.C.

Courtesy: Committees and Caucuses – U.S. El Salvador Caucus.

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