United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HRES 766 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the restitution of or compensation for property seized during the Nazi and Communist eras.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Recognizes the unmet needs of many Holocaust survivors and the urgency of addressing those needs. Expresses appreciation for the efforts of the European countries that have implemented legislation for the restitution of, or compensation for, private, communal, and religious property confiscated during the Nazi or Communist eras, and welcomes the efforts of the governments of many post-Communist countries to address the status of such property. Urges each government that has not already done so to implement legislation to effect the in rem return of, or the payment of, compensation for such confiscated property. Calls on the Secretary of State to issue an updated report on property restitution in Central and Eastern Europe.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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What does HRES 766 do?
Recognizes the unmet needs of many Holocaust survivors and the urgency of addressing those needs. Expresses appreciation for the efforts of the European countries that have implemented legislation for the restitution of, or compensation for, private, communal, and religious property confiscated during the Nazi or Communist eras, and welcomes the efforts of the governments of many post-Communist countries to address the status of such property. Urges each government that has not already done so to implement legislation to effect the in rem return of, or the payment of, compensation for such confiscated property. Calls on the Secretary of State to issue an updated report on property restitution in Central and Eastern Europe.
Who sponsors HRES 766?
HRES 766 is sponsored by Theodore Deutch (D).
What is the current status of HRES 766?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 766?
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