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H.Res. 1259 House International Affairs

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.

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Introduced
May 7, 2026
Sponsor
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. (R-NJ-4)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the House. Last action: motion to reconsider laid on the table agreed to without objection on May 13, 2026.

  1. House Submitted in House May 7, 2026
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. May 7, 2026
  3. House Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. May 12, 2026
  4. House Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3372-3375; text: CR H3372) May 12, 2026
  5. House DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1259. May 12, 2026
  6. House At 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. May 12, 2026
  7. House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437-3438) May 13, 2026
  8. House 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). May 13, 2026
  9. 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 13, 2026
  10. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 13, 2026
  11. House Latest vote
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree May 13, 2026
    Agreed Yea 414 Nay 0 Roll Call

Cosponsors

3

Subjects

AsiaChinaDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadHuman rightsReligion

Committees

  • Foreign Affairs Committee
    • Referred To , May 7, 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.

Summary as of: Introduced in House

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