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119-sres-728119th Congress

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.

Sponsored By: Senator Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

Passed Senate

Summary

Humanitarian release of specific detainees held by the People's Republic of China is the primary focus this resolution urges the President to pursue in talks with President Xi, including the anticipated May 2026 summit.

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  • For detainees and their families: It names Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Ekpar Asat and calls for verifiable proof of life, access to independent legal counsel, family communication, and medical care.
  • For U.S. diplomacy: It directs that these detention cases be prioritized in high level U.S.-China engagements and explicitly includes the May 2026 summit as a forum to raise them.
  • For U.S. human rights policy: It frames these cases as part of defending political and religious freedoms and points to prior bipartisan actions, such as visa restrictions tied to detention cases.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

IL • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 5/13/2026

  • Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 5/13/2026

  • Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 5/13/2026

  • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 5/13/2026

  • Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 5/13/2026

  • Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 5/13/2026

  • Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]

    KY • R

    Sponsored 5/13/2026

  • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 5/13/2026

  • Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 5/13/2026

  • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 5/13/2026

  • Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 5/13/2026

  • Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 5/13/2026

  • Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 5/13/2026

  • Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

    DE • D

    Sponsored 5/13/2026

Roll Call Votes

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