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, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Sponsored by Richard J. Durbin DDemocrat, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: International Affairs.
Status is read from the official actions by their Library of Congress codes: Became Public Law (36000) or a law number on the bill reads "Became law"; Vetoed (31000) reads "Vetoed"; Presented to President (28000) reads "Sent to the President"; passed or agreed to in the House (8000) and in the Senate (17000) reads "Passed both chambers"; one of them alone reads "Passed the House" or "Passed the Senate" ("Agreed to" for a resolution); reported to the House (5000) or the Senate (14000) reads "Reported by committee"; anything else reads "Introduced".
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Cosponsors
13 cosponsors.
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| Ted Cruz RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Tim Kaine DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Chuck Grassley RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Brian Schatz DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Mitch McConnell RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Jeff Merkley DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Shelley Moore Capito RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Angela D. Alsobrooks DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Pete Ricketts RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Chris Van Hollen DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Ted Budd RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| John R. Curtis RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Christopher A. Coons DDemocrat |
Text
| Version | Date | Our copy |
|---|---|---|
| Introduced in Senate | Not checked yetThe official file |
Actions
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1826)
- Submitted in Senate
Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee (Senate)Referred To, April 16, 2026
Hearings
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Who lobbied on this bill
Not checked yetNo lobbying report we hold names S.Res. 677.