HRES. 1259Introduced

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.

Chamber
House
Sponsor
Christopher H. SmithChristopher H. SmithHouse • District 4
Introduced
2026-05-07
Impact Score
24
Limited
Momentum
24
Stable
Urges the President to prioritize securing the release of named detainees and others unjustly held by China during future engagements with Xi Jinping
What this does
  • Direct proof of life requests
  • Direct access to counsel and care
  • Express support for detainee release
2026-05-12At 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.