H.Res. 1259 — 119th Congress
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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Latest action
May 13, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CRS summary
As of May 7, 2026Introduced in House
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.
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Roll-call votes
1 on recordMay 13, 2026 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Full roll callYea — 414: 208 R · 206 D
Not Voting — 16: 9 R · 6 D · 1 I
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