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H.Res. 1259 · 119th Congress

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.

Passed the HouseCivil rights

Details

Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R)
Introduced
2026-05-07
Origin
House
Policy area
International Affairs
Latest action
2026-05-13 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Cosponsors
3

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Summary

This resolution calls upon the President to prioritize the humanitarian release of five specified individuals (Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai) and others unjustly detained by China during future engagements with China's President Xi Jinping. The resolution also (1) urges the President to seek verifiable proof of life, access to independent legal counsel, family communication, and medical care for these detainees; and (2) reaffirms the U.S. commitment to defending political and religious freedom and advocating for the release of those unjustly detained for exercising such fundamental freedoms.

CRS summary — Introduced in House (2026-05-07)

Recorded votes (1)

DateChamberQuestionYea–NayResult
2026-05-13HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree414–0Passed

Senate counts are senators only; a Vice President tie-breaking vote is not included (e.g. 50–50, passed).