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| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=66E58B83-AF40-48E6-9929-B2C8EE0EAA1D | Hatch, Laurie Holt call for Medical Attention for Josh in Venezuelan Prison | 2017-12-11 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) joined Laurie Holt, mother of imprisoned Utahn Joshua Holt in calling on the Maduro government to comply with court orders allowing Josh to receive medical attention following reports that he had fallen ill in his Venezuelan prison cell. Hatch, with Laurie and Jason Holt in July “It’s beyond inhumane to deny a court order allowing Josh to receive the urgent medical care he needs,” Hatch said. “I call on the Maduro government to see that Josh is able to receive immediate medical attention as we continue to work towards his release on humanitarian grounds.” Josh’s mother Laurie Holt added, “Sadly today our son Josh Holt found himself again in a dire medical situation. They have disregarded the court order approving his transport to a Medical Facility to receive proper medical care, and the Prison's Directors under the instructions of high Government officials have continuously denied him the transfer to such a facility. Josh Holt is in a delicate state and therefore we ask again that Venezuela releases him under humanitarian grounds immediately. We also ask that our leaders in the US Government double their efforts in bringing him home before it is too late.” Senator Hatch has been working with the Holt family, the Trump administration, and previously the Obama administration towards Josh’s release from prison for over a year, and continues to work behind the scenes to return Josh to his family in Riverton. Background: Hatch update on Josh Holt’s case—9/2016 Hatch update on working with John Kerry and Joe Biden on Josh’s behalf—9/2016 Hatch update ahead of second schedule hearing in Venezuela – 10/2016—“I will not stop until we have Josh back.” Hatch update—working with Venezuelan ambassador to the organization of American states after Judge failed to show up to another hearing for Josh – 11/2016 B-roll video of Hatch meeting with Secretary of State Tillerson, discussing Josh’s case—1/2017 Release: Hatch Presses Secretary of State Nominee Tillerson on Utahn Josh Holt, Key International Issues B-roll video—Hatch meets with Laurie Holt in the Capitol ahead of her meeting with Undersecretary Shannon and President Trump Release: Hatch Calls for Action Ahead of One-Year Mark of Joshua Holt’s Captivity in Venezuela | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |