S. Res. 728 · Passed Senate · 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, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Ekpar Asat detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jingping.

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)

What it does

• Calls upon the President to prioritize securing the humanitarian release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, Ekpar Asat, and other wrongly detained individuals during engagements with President Xi Jinping, including the anticipated May 2026 summit.
• Urges the President to seek verifiable proof of life and access to independent legal counsel, family communication, and medical care for detained individuals.

Latest action

May 13, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2283; text: CR S2282)