S.1884
119th Congress

Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025

Introduced: May 22, 2025Updated: Jul 20, 2026
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Summary

Allows claims to recover art taken during the Nazi era to move forward without being blocked by time limits or similar defenses. Applies this rule to both current and future court cases.

Heirs, museums, galleries, and collectors are affected. Courts must consider these cases on their merits rather than dismissing them as too old. Change makes it easier for families to seek the return of artworks lost during the Holocaust period.

Bill Sections
Sec. 1
Arts, Culture, Religion
Sec. 2
Judiciary