To encourage diplomatic advocacy efforts on behalf of Americans unjustly detained in the People's Republic of China.

Bill HR 5491 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 18, 2025. Bill HR 5491 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 18, 2025.  Bill HR 5491's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of September 18, 2025