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.

On May 13, 2026, the Senate unanimously agreed to SRES728, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the release of several individuals detained by China. The resolution was sponsored by Sen. Durbin (D-IL) with 14 cosponsors and passed by unanimous consent. As a non-binding sense of the Senate resolution, it does not authorize or appropriate any funds, impose any legal mandates, or create any regulatory requirements. It is a statement of congressional opinion with no direct mechanism to affect markets. The resolution does not target any specific U.S. company, sector, or economic activity. There is no money trail, no compliance burden, and no competitive advantage or disadvantage created. The legislative process is complete—the resolution has passed the Senate and requires no further action. Given the absence of any economic lever, the market impact is negligible.