HR578: 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.
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
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.
Plain-language summary
This resolution calls on the Venezuelan government to immediately release Eyvin Hernandez, a U.S. citizen and Los Angeles County public defender. Hernandez was detained by Venezuelan authorities in March 2022, and the resolution states this detention was wrongful. A resolution is a formal congressional statement expressing the will of Congress but does not create law. The resolution is currently in its early stage after being introduced.
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Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (57)
Young Kim
Joaquin Castro
Nanette Barragan
Grace Napolitano
Brad Sherman