S.Res. 677 Introduced International Affairs

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.

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  3. Agreed to in Senate
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] Introduced April 16, 2026 Cosponsors 13 (6 D, 7 R) Latest action April 16, 2026

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  1. Apr 16, 2026 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1826)
  2. Apr 16, 2026 Submitted in Senate

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