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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.

Introduced·5/13/26

Senate resolution urges President to prioritize securing the release of detained individuals during future engagements with Chinese President Xi.

The Senate resolution calls on the President to prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Ekpar Asat, who are detained by the People's Republic of China. It urges the President to seek verifiable proof of life and access to independent legal counsel, family communication, and medical care for these detainees during future engagements with President Xi Jinping.

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History

May 13

Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2283; text: CR S2282)