Calling for the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez, a United States citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, who was wrongfully detained by the Venezuelan regime in March 2022.

3/8/2024, 2:45 PM

This resolution calls on the government of Venezuela to immediately release Eyvin Hernandez, a U.S. citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, from unjust imprisonment. The resolution urges the President and other U.S. government officials to continue raising the Eyvin Hernandez case to Venezuela and to press for his immediate release. The resolution also expresses support for all American citizens wrongfully detained in Venezuela.

Bill 118 HRES 578 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress calling for the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez, a United States citizen and Los Angeles County public defender who was wrongfully detained by the Venezuelan regime in March 2022. The resolution highlights the unjust imprisonment of Hernandez and urges the Venezuelan government to release him without delay. It emphasizes the importance of upholding the rights of all individuals, including US citizens, and condemns the violation of Hernandez's rights by the Venezuelan regime. The resolution also calls on the US government to take all necessary steps to secure Hernandez's release and ensure his safe return to the United States. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 578 seeks to bring attention to Hernandez's case and advocate for his immediate release from detention in Venezuela.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 578

Introduced on
2023-07-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/11/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution calls on the government of Venezuela to immediately release Eyvin Hernandez, a U.S. citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, from unjust imprisonment. The resolution urges the President and other U.S. government officials to continue raising the Eyvin Hernandez case to Venezuela and to press for his immediate release. The resolution also expresses support for all American citizens wrongfully detained in Venezuela.

Bill 118 HRES 578 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress calling for the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez, a United States citizen and Los Angeles County public defender who was wrongfully detained by the Venezuelan regime in March 2022. The resolution highlights the unjust imprisonment of Hernandez and urges the Venezuelan government to release him without delay. It emphasizes the importance of upholding the rights of all individuals, including US citizens, and condemns the violation of Hernandez's rights by the Venezuelan regime. The resolution also calls on the US government to take all necessary steps to secure Hernandez's release and ensure his safe return to the United States. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 578 seeks to bring attention to Hernandez's case and advocate for his immediate release from detention in Venezuela.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCalling for the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez, a United States citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, who was wrongfully detained by the Venezuelan regime in March 2022.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Detention of persons
Human rights
Latin America
Venezuela

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Latest Summary11/7/2023

This resolution calls on the government of Venezuela to immediately release Eyvin Hernandez, a U.S. citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, from unjust imprisonment. The resolution urges the President and other U.S. gove...


Latest Action7/26/2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.