S.1884
119th Congress

Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025

Introduced: May 22, 2025Updated: Jul 20, 2026
Became Public Law
Sponsor
Cornyn, John
John Cornyn
RTexas
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.

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Bill Lifecycle

  • Introduced

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    Began: May 22, 2025

    Completed: May 22, 2025

  • In Committee

    180 days
    Completed

    Began: May 22, 2025

    Completed: Nov 18, 2025

  • Senate Vote

    22 days
    Completed

    Began: Nov 18, 2025

    Completed: Dec 10, 2025

  • House Vote

    96 days
    Completed

    Began: Dec 10, 2025

    Completed: Mar 16, 2026

  • To President

    17 days
    Completed

    Began: Mar 16, 2026

    Completed: Apr 2, 2026

  • Became Law

    11 days
    Completed

    Began: Apr 2, 2026

    Completed: Apr 13, 2026

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