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.

Action history

1. 2026-05-13Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2. 2026-05-13On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 167).
3. 2026-05-13Considered as unfinished business.
4. 2026-05-12At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
5. 2026-05-12DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1259.
6. 2026-05-12Considered under suspension of the rules.
7. 2026-05-12Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
8. 2026-05-07Submitted in House
9. 2026-05-07Submitted in House
10. 2026-05-07Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
11. 2026-05-07Submitted in House
12. 2026-05-07Submitted in House
13. 2026-05-07Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.