Marking the eighth anniversary of the unjust imprisonment of Dr. Gulshan Abbas by the Government of the People's Republic of China, condemning the use of transnational repression to retaliate against the exercise of free speech in the United States, and calling for her immediate and unconditional release.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This resolution, introduced in the House of Representatives, addresses the case of Dr. Gulshan Abbas, a retired Uyghur medical doctor imprisoned in China. It marks the eighth anniversary of her detention, condemns the Chinese government's use of "transnational repression" to retaliate against free speech in the United States, and calls for her immediate release. The bill highlights that Dr. Abbas's imprisonment is seen as retaliation for her sister's criticism of China's treatment of Uyghurs at a U.S. event.
The resolution affects Dr. Abbas and her family, many of whom are U.S. citizens or residents, by expressing solidarity and advocating for her freedom. It also broadly addresses the principle of freedom of speech for individuals in the United States and calls for opposition to foreign governments using family members abroad as leverage. The bill states that attempts by foreign governments to punish individuals or their families for lawful speech in the U.S. are unacceptable.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a resolution, if passed by the House, it would express the sense of the House and serve as a public statement of its views. It does not have the force of law.
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Timeline
21 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1570 do?
- This resolution, introduced in the House of Representatives, addresses the case of Dr. Gulshan Abbas, a retired Uyghur medical doctor imprisoned in China. It marks the eighth anniversary of her detention, condemns the Chinese government's use of "transnational repression" to retaliate against free speech in the United States, and calls for her immediate release. The bill highlights that Dr. Abbas's imprisonment is seen as retaliation for her sister's criticism of China's treatment of Uyghurs at a U.S. event. The resolution affects Dr. Abbas and her family, many of whom are U.S. citizens or residents, by expressing solidarity and advocating for her freedom. It also broadly addresses the principle of freedom of speech for individuals in the United States and calls for opposition to foreign governments using family members abroad as leverage. The bill states that attempts by foreign governments to punish individuals or their families for lawful speech in the U.S. are unacceptable. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a resolution, if passed by the House, it would express the sense of the House and serve as a public statement of its views. It does not have the force of law.
- Has H.Res. 1570 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1570. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1570?
- H.Res. 1570 was sponsored by Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1570?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (21 Sep 2026).
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