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H.R. 9085 · HOUSE2d
Tibet Atrocities Determination Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 9096 · HOUSE2d
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to revoke the citizenship of any naturalized United States citizen convicted of a terrorism-related crime.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9105 · HOUSE2d
To reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently…
H.R. 9094 · HOUSE2d
To appropriate sums for the Secretary of Agriculture to provide block grants to States for losses of revenue as a consequence of certain freezes or cold weather conditions.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by…
H.J.Res. 190 · HOUSE2d
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the 14th amendment does not provide for automatic citizenship for the children of aliens.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1332 · HOUSE2d
Supporting the designation of February 1, as "Blue Star Mother's Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 9087 · HOUSE2d
To direct the Secretary of State to take actions with respect to certain foreign affairs matters.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 9103 · HOUSE2d
To prohibit Federal research agencies and recipients of Federal research grants from using a prohibited diversity, equity, or inclusion practice with respect to Federal research grants, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
H.R. 9090 · HOUSE2d
Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9099 · HOUSE2d
DHS Release Transparency Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently…
H.R. 9088 · HOUSE2d
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a feasibility study on the establishment of a rail route linking Alaska to the North American continental rail network, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 9084 · HOUSE2d
To increase transparency relating to the Department of Energy's authorizations of certain nuclear facilities.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9093 · HOUSE2d
To require a report regarding the scope of efforts by the People's Republic of China and Chinese Communist Party to utilize the Belt and Road Initiative to undermine the United States-led international world order and a detailed strategy regarding how the United States Government intends to counter such Initiative, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 9095 · HOUSE2d
To protect the constitutional right to trial and discourage imposition of extended sentences for defendants who elect to go to trial instead of accepting a plea offer, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9107 · HOUSE2d
To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide that qualified health plans are not required to use a provider network.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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119th Congress · H.Res. 1259 · Adopted

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives 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.

This resolution calls upon the President to prioritize the humanitarian release of five specified individuals (Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai) and others unjustly detained by China during future engagements with China's President Xi Jinping. The resolution also (1) urges the President to seek verifiable proof of life, access to independent legal counsel, family communication, and medical care for these detainees; and (2) reaffirms the U.S. commitment to defending political and religious freedom and advocating for the release of those unjustly detained for exercising such fundamental freedoms.

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SubjectsAsiaChinaDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadHuman rightsReligion

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives 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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  • Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · [R-NJ-4] · S000522
    Rep-NJ-4 current · 23 terms · 2 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

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Committee memberships (3)

  • Africa (house) · house · Chair · rank 1
  • House Committee on Foreign Affairs (house) · house · rank 2 · site
  • Western Hemisphere (house) · house · rank 2

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District offices (2)

  • 1715 Highway 35 North, Suite 303, Middletown, NJ, 07748 · 732-780-3035
  • 33 Washington Street, P.O. Box 728, Toms River, NJ, 08754 · 732-504-0567 · 39.952548,-74.1967744

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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$526,047.54
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$443,489.22
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$446,623.49
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Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (3)

  • Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] · [R-MI-2] · M001194 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-11
    Rep-MI-2 current · 6 terms · @RepMoolenaar · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] · [D-NY-3] · S001201 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-12
    Dem-NY-3 current · 5 terms · @reptomsuozzi · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] · [R-CA-40] · K000397 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-12
    Rep-CA-40 current · 3 terms · @RepYoungKim · 2 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Foreign Affairs Committee [House Standing]
    2026-05-07T13:00:30ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (10)

  • 2026-05-13 18:47:28FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-05-13 18:47:26FloorH37300via House floor actions
    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).
    VoteHouse roll 167 — source
  • 2026-05-13 18:47:26Floor8000via Library of Congress
    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).
    VoteHouse roll 167 — source
  • 2026-05-13 18:41:33FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437-3438)
  • 2026-05-12 17:30:48FloorH37220via House floor actions
    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.
  • 2026-05-12 17:04:22FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1259.
  • 2026-05-12 17:04:20FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3372-3375; text: CR H3372)
  • 2026-05-12 17:04:00FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
  • 2026-05-07IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • 2026-05-07IntroReferral1025via Library of Congress
    Submitted in House

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  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-05-15T03:08:24Z
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives 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.
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-05-08T08:18:33Z
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives 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.
  • Display Title2026-05-08T08:05:32Z
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives 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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00 · 2026-05-07 · Introduced in House

This resolution calls upon the President to prioritize the humanitarian release of five specified individuals (Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai) and others unjustly detained by China during future engagements with China's President Xi Jinping.

The resolution also (1) urges the President to seek verifiable proof of life, access to independent legal counsel, family communication, and medical care for these detainees; and (2) reaffirms the U.S. commitment to defending political and religious freedom and advocating for the release of those unjustly detained for exercising such fundamental freedoms.

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