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A MESSAGE FROM CONGRESSWOMAN KAMLAGER-DOVE:
Dear Friend,
This week, I was so glad to hear the news that my constituent, Eyvin Hernandez, was released after he spent nearly two years in wrongful detention in Venezuela. Since I came to Congress, I have been advocating for his release and introduced a resolution earlier this year to draw attention to his case. Through careful diplomatic negotiations administered by the State Department and the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, Eyvin Hernandez is home with his family — just in time for the holidays.
EYVIN HERNANDEZ'S RELEASE
Eyvin Hernandez is a Los Angeles County Public Defender, UCLA Law School alum, and constituent of California's 37th District. Yesterday, he safely returned home to his family after almost two years in detention. His release was the result of a prisoner exchange earlier this week between the United States and Venezuela, and I thank President Biden for his work in releasing Eyvin and other wrongfully detained Americans. I made it my mission to get Eyvin released and was glad to work with my colleagues in a bipartisan manner to introduce a resolution calling for his release, pass it out of the Foreign Affairs Committee, and advocate on his behalf to secure his release.
I want to thank Congresswoman Young Kim, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán, Congressman Joaquin Castro, and Senators Padilla and Butler for advocating for Eyvin alongside me. My office will continue to support Eyvin and his family as he adjusts to life back home in CA-37.
To read my statement on Eyvin's release, click here.
2023 IN REVIEW
During my first year in Congress, I have been proud to introduce 20 pieces of legislation, cosponsor over 300 more, and sign on to 362 Congressional letters. My staff has closed 778 constituent cases and responded to over 23,000 constituent responses in service to California's 37th District. To learn more about my first year in Congress, view my 2023 year in review.
ENROLL IN HEALTH INSURANCE TODAY
Start the new year off right by ensuring you have health insurance coverage for you and your family. California residents can enroll in low-cost plans through Covered California until January 31 for 2024 coverage.
To find the plan that is right for you, click here.
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
As always, I encourage you to contact my offices with any comments or concerns about my work in Congress, the 37th District, or any other matters. Please connect with me on Facebook, , and Instagram to stay up to date on my work in Congress. If you are experiencing issues with Social Security, passports, immigration, or another Federal agency, send in a casework request, and my staff will be happy to assist you.
Sincerely,
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