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
Priority humanitarian release of specific detainees held by the People's Republic of China. The resolution directs the President to prioritize securing the humanitarian release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, Ekpar Asat, and other wrongly detained people during engagements with President Xi Jinping.
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- Families: Seeks verifiable proof of life and regular communication between detainees and their families.
- Detainees: Calls for access to independent legal counsel and necessary medical care for the named individuals and others wrongly detained.
- Diplomacy: Requires that securing these humanitarian releases be placed on the agenda for meetings with President Xi, including the anticipated May 2026 summit.
- Values: Reaffirms the United States' commitment to defend political and religious freedoms worldwide.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
IL • D
Cosponsors
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
Shelley Capito
WV • R
Sponsored 5/13/2026
Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
MD • D
Sponsored 5/13/2026
Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
NE • 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
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