119th Congress
S. 1884

Removes deadline for Holocaust art recovery claims

Removes the 2026 filing deadline and expands court access for people seeking to recover art and property lost to Nazi persecution between 1933 and 1945.

  • Removes the December 31, 2026 deadline for filing these civil claims
  • Claims must still be filed within six years of discovering the property
  • Lets courts hear claims against foreign states no matter the alleged victim's nationality
  • Blocks defenses based on delays and other reasons not tied to the claim's merits

Became law · Public Law 119-82

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