H.Res. 578 · 118th Congress · House

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.

Active· Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Introduced
Jul 11, 23
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUL 26, 2023Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  2. JUL 26, 2023Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  3. JUL 11, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. JUL 11, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  5. JUL 11, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Committees

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: Jul 26, 2023

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: Jul 11, 2023

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