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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
Summary of Bill HRES 578
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.
Congressional Summary of HRES 578
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.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 578
Bill HRES 578 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 11, 2023. Bill HRES 578 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 11, 2023. Bill HRES 578's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote. as of July 26, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 578
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
112Democrat Cosponsors
96Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 578
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Detention of persons
- Human rights
- Latin America
- Venezuela
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 578
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.
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.
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