H.R. 6130 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016
H.R. 6130 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Sep 22, 2016, sponsored by Bob Goodlatte with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 22, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 114-308
What it does
Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016 (Sec. 5) This bill allows civil claims or causes of action for the recovery of artwork or certain other property lost between January 1, 1933, and December 31, 1945, because of Nazi persecution to be commenced within six years after the claimant's actual discovery of: (1) the identity and location of the artwork or other property, and (2) a possessory interest in the artwork or p…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bob Goodlatte (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 22, 2016
- Passed the HouseDec 7, 2016
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 15, 2016
- Became lawDec 16, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-308. (Dec 16, 2016)
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