H.R. 4235 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
To clarify the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016, to appropriately limit the application of defenses based on the passage of time and other non-merits defenses to claims under that Act.
H.R. 4235 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jun 27, 2025, sponsored by Laurel M. Lee with 29 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 27, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
This bill permanently extends and expands judicial authority under the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016. The law allows and establishes procedures for civil claims and causes of action to recover artwork and other property lost between 1933 and 1945 because of Nazi persecution. Among the changes, the bill removes the deadline for filing civil claims or causes of action.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Laurel M. Lee (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 27, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Jun 27, 2025)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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