United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

SRES 516 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the restitution of or compensation for property seized during the Nazi and Communist eras.

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 527.

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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 each government to establish restitution and compensation schemes in a simple, transparent, and timely manner to provide a real benefit to those who suffered from the unjust confiscation of their 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. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 527.

  2. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  3. Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4775-4776)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 516 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 each government to establish restitution and compensation schemes in a simple, transparent, and timely manner to provide a real benefit to those who suffered from the unjust confiscation of their property. Calls on the Secretary of State to issue an updated report on property restitution in Central and Eastern Europe.
Who sponsors SRES 516?
SRES 516 is sponsored by Bill Nelson (D).
What is the current status of SRES 516?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 SRES 516?
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