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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate 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 CongressSRES-677| Senate 
| Updated: 4/16/2026
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (13)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Mitch McConnell (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Senate urges the President to prioritize securing the humanitarian release of several individuals, including Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai, during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping. These individuals are currently detained by the People's Republic of China on charges widely condemned by the international community as politically motivated or related to peaceful expression of speech and religion. The resolution specifically calls for this issue to be on the agenda for upcoming summits, such as the anticipated May 2026 meeting. Furthermore, the Senate requests the President to seek verifiable proof of life and ensure these detainees receive access to independent legal counsel, communication with their families, and necessary medical care. This resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to defending political and religious freedom globally and advocating for the release of those wrongfully detained for exercising fundamental freedoms, reflecting a longstanding bipartisan approach to human rights in diplomacy.
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Timeline
Apr 16, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Apr 16, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 16, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1826)
May 13, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-1259
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • April 16, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • April 16, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • April 16, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1826)


  • May 13, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-1259
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate 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 CongressSRES-677| Senate 
| Updated: 4/16/2026
The Senate urges the President to prioritize securing the humanitarian release of several individuals, including Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai, during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping. These individuals are currently detained by the People's Republic of China on charges widely condemned by the international community as politically motivated or related to peaceful expression of speech and religion. The resolution specifically calls for this issue to be on the agenda for upcoming summits, such as the anticipated May 2026 meeting. Furthermore, the Senate requests the President to seek verifiable proof of life and ensure these detainees receive access to independent legal counsel, communication with their families, and necessary medical care. This resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to defending political and religious freedom globally and advocating for the release of those wrongfully detained for exercising fundamental freedoms, reflecting a longstanding bipartisan approach to human rights in diplomacy.
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Timeline
Apr 16, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Apr 16, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 16, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1826)
May 13, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-1259
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • April 16, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • April 16, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • April 16, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1826)


  • May 13, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-1259
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (13)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Mitch McConnell (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

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