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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Summary of Bill HRES 1259

This bill, H.Res. 1259 of the 119th Congress, introduced on May 7, 2026, expresses the House of Representatives' sense that the President should prioritize securing the release of individuals detained by the People's Republic of China, including Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu, his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 1259

Bill HRES 1259 is currently in the status of Passed in House since May 13, 2026. Bill HRES 1259 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 7, 2026. Bill HRES 1259's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of May 13, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1259

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1259

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International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1259

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.