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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

USA119th CongressHRES-1259| House 
| Updated: 5/7/2026
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the humanitarian release of several individuals unjustly detained by the People's Republic of China. Specifically, it names Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai, urging their release during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping, including an anticipated May 2026 summit. The resolution highlights the cases of these individuals, noting their detention for peaceful expression of speech or religion, or in retaliation for family members' actions, and the international condemnation of such arrests. Furthermore, the resolution urges the President to seek verifiable proof of life and ensure these detainees have access to independent legal counsel, communication with family, and necessary medical care. It reaffirms the United States' commitment to defending political and religious freedom globally. The House emphasizes that addressing individual cases of wrongful detention is a crucial component of U.S. diplomacy, reflecting bipartisan commitments to human rights and influencing bilateral relations.
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Timeline
Apr 16, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-677
Submitted in Senate
May 7, 2026
Submitted in House
May 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • April 16, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-677
    Submitted in Senate


  • May 7, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • May 7, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

USA119th CongressHRES-1259| House 
| Updated: 5/7/2026
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the humanitarian release of several individuals unjustly detained by the People's Republic of China. Specifically, it names Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai, urging their release during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping, including an anticipated May 2026 summit. The resolution highlights the cases of these individuals, noting their detention for peaceful expression of speech or religion, or in retaliation for family members' actions, and the international condemnation of such arrests. Furthermore, the resolution urges the President to seek verifiable proof of life and ensure these detainees have access to independent legal counsel, communication with family, and necessary medical care. It reaffirms the United States' commitment to defending political and religious freedom globally. The House emphasizes that addressing individual cases of wrongful detention is a crucial component of U.S. diplomacy, reflecting bipartisan commitments to human rights and influencing bilateral relations.
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Timeline
Apr 16, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-677
Submitted in Senate
May 7, 2026
Submitted in House
May 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • April 16, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-677
    Submitted in Senate


  • May 7, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • May 7, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted