Congress Passes Resolutions Urging Trump to Press Xi on Political Prisoners

Both chambers approved resolutions calling for the release of faith leaders and others currently imprisoned by Beijing.

The U.S. Capitol building on April 29, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

The U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate on Wednesday passed resolutions urging President Donald Trump to confront Chinese leader Xi Jinping on political prisoners currently held in state custody by China.

The House measure passed in a 414–0 vote.