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. | ChamberLight
Bills · HRES 1259
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1259Detention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437-3438)
FLOOR
MAY 13
Passed/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).
HOUSE · FLOOR
MAY 13
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).
HOUSE · FLOOR
MAY 13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 7, 2026
House Res.HRES 1259Detention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437-3438)
FLOOR
MAY 13
Passed/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).
FLOOR
MAY 13
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).
FLOOR
MAY 13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.