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.
Latest action · May 13, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedMay 7, 2026
- Agreed to in HouseMay 13, 2026
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.
Recorded votes 1
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| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 167 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed414–0 | May 13, 2026 |
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from May 11, 2026 to May 12, 2026.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-MI | John R. Moolenaar | May 11, 2026 | |
| D-NY | Thomas R. Suozzi | May 12, 2026 | |
| R-CA | Young Kim | May 12, 2026 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 13, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437-3438)
- May 13, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- May 13, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 167).
- May 13, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 167).
- May 12, 2026At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 13, 2026Engrossed in House
- May 7, 2026Introduced in House
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