H.Res. 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.

What this measure contains

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.

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Official text and draft versions

• Engrossed in House· May 13, 2026 · Official original ↗
• Introduced in House· May 7, 2026 · Official original ↗

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Recorded decision and member tally

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree

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Source outcome: passed.

Yes

414

No

0

Not voting

16

Present

0

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