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Calls for Release of Detained Individuals
Recent Bills/Calls for Release of Detained Individuals

Calls for Release of Detained Individuals

IntroducedApril 16, 2026
5 months ago
Intro
Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1826)
International AffairsAsiaChinaDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadHuman rightsReligion
More:GovernmentResolutions
Why This Matters

This resolution expresses the Senate's opinion that the President should prioritize the release of certain individuals detained by China during future discussions with its President.

If you support the release of these detainees, this resolution shows the Senate's commitment to their cause.
Who this affects
families of detained individuals · supporters of detained individuals
What does this resolution do?
  1. 1This resolution urges the President to focus on specific individuals detained in China during talks with its leader.
  2. 2The resolution names Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai.
  3. 3It emphasizes the need for diplomatic efforts to secure their release from detention.
  4. 4The resolution does not create new laws or policies but expresses a sentiment from the Senate.
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Resolutions must be adopted by the chamber that introduced them.
Intro
Senate
IntroducedCurrentApr 16

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1826)

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