SR320: A resolution 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
A resolution 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 for Venezuela's government to immediately release Eyvin Hernandez, an American citizen and public defender in Los Angeles County, who was detained in March 2022. A resolution is a formal statement expressing Congress's position on an issue but does not create law or require the president to act. The bill was introduced by eight senators and is currently awaiting consideration. It focuses on international affairs, specifically demanding the release of someone the sponsors say was wrongfully imprisoned.
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Sponsors
Alex Padilla
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (7)
Dianne Feinstein
Christopher Coons
Edward Markey
Tim Kaine
Benjamin Cardin