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, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Ekpar Asat detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jingping.

5/14/2026, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill SRES 728

This is Senate Resolution 728 of the 119th Congress, introduced on May 13, 2026. The resolution urges the President to prioritize securing the release of individuals detained by China, including Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu, Pang Yu, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Ekpar Asat, during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jingping.

Current Status of Bill SRES 728

Bill SRES 728 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since May 13, 2026. Bill SRES 728 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 13, 2026. Bill SRES 728's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. as of May 13, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 728

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, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Ekpar Asat detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jingping.

Comments

Zain Duffy

932

5 hours ago

This bill is so dumb, why should we care about some random people in China? It's not our problem, let them deal with it themselves. This is just a waste of time and resources. I don't see how this will benefit anyone in the long run.

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