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Call for Immediate Release of US Citizen Eyvin Hernandez from Venezuela

This House Resolution calls for the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez, a US citizen and public defender, wrongfully detained in Venezuela. It highlights the US government's commitment to protecting its citizens abroad and condemns unlawful detentions. For citizens, this means the government is actively working to defend their rights if they are wrongfully detained outside the country.
Key points
The House of Representatives calls on Venezuela to immediately release Eyvin Hernandez.
Urges US officials, including the President, to continue pressing for his release.
Condemns the Venezuelan regime's use of US citizen detentions for political purposes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_578
Sponsor: Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]
Process start date: 2023-07-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_578.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The House of Representatives calls on Venezuela to immediately release Eyvin Hernandez.
  • Urges US officials, including the President, to continue pressing for his release.
  • Condemns the Venezuelan regime's use of US citizen detentions for political purposes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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