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.
This resolution expresses the Senate's view that the President should prioritize securing the release of specific individuals detained by the People's Republic of China. It names Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai, who are reportedly held for reasons related to peaceful expression or religion. The resolution calls for the President to raise these cases during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping, including an anticipated May 2026 summit. It also urges the President to seek verifiable proof of life, access to legal counsel, family communication, and medical care for these detainees.
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Introduced Apr 16, 2026
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Apr 16, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1826)
upper
Apr 16, 2026
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1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
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Richard J. Durbin
DDemocratic
Co
Angela D. Alsobrooks
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Schatz
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
Co
Chuck Grassley
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
Co
John R. Curtis
RRepublican
Co
Mitch McConnell
RRepublican
Co
Pete Ricketts
RRepublican
Co
Shelley Moore Capito
RRepublican
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