119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 13, 2026
H.Res. 1259Passed HouseInternational Affairs
House Republicans call for presidential action on detained religious figures in China.
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. (R-NJ)3 cosponsorsIntroduced May 7, 2026
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In plain English
The House passed a resolution calling on the President to prioritize securing the release of five named individuals detained by China, including Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai, during future meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Rep. Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ) sponsored the resolution, which also urges the President to seek proof that detainees are alive and have access to legal counsel, family contact, and medical care. The House agreed to the resolution without objection on May 13, 2026.
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Introduced
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House committee
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House floor
May 13
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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Activity timeline
May 13
May 13
May 13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 13
May 13
May 13
On 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).
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May 13
Passed/agreed to in House: On 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).
May 13
May 13
May 13
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437-3438)
May 12
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At 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.
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May 12
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1259.
May 12
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May 12
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3372-3375; text: CR H3372)
May 12
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May 12
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Submitted in House
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Full action log
All 10 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
May 13
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 13
HOUSEOn 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).
May 13
Passed/agreed to in House: On 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).
May 13
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437-3438)
May 12
HOUSEAt 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.
May 12
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1259.
May 12
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3372-3375; text: CR H3372)
May 12
HOUSEMr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
May 7
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 7
Submitted in House
All 3 cosponsors
1 Democrat · 2 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Suozzi, Thomas R.NY-03
Republicans (2)
Moolenaar, John R.MI-02
Kim, YoungCA-40
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