H.Res. 766 · 112th Congress

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

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Ted Deutch
Introduced
2012-08-02
Latest action
2012-08-02 · Introduced in House

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.