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Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025
Permanently extends and expands court authority for Nazi-era art recovery claims by removing the filing cutoff, widening jurisdiction over foreign states, and limiting certain defenses
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Permanently extends and expands court authority for Nazi-era art recovery claims by removing the filing cutoff, widening jurisdiction over foreign states, and limiting certain defenses
Key points
- Authorize nationwide service of process
- Prohibit certain dismissal defenses
- Allow jurisdiction over foreign states
- Extend art recovery claims authority
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Became Law
Latest action
2026-04-13 — Became Public Law No: 119-82.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArt, artists, authorshipCivil actions and liabilityConflicts and warsCrime victimsHistorical and cultural resourcesLawMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centers