House Passes Bill Easing Nazi-Looted Art Recovery
March 18, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via The New York Times
The House adopts a bipartisan bill updating the 2016 Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act to help survivors and heirs reclaim Nazi-stolen artwork from U.S. museums. This strengthens legal protections, ensuring claims filed within six years of discovery are judged on merits, not dismissed over time lapsed or technicalities like statutes of limitations. The measure eliminates the 2026 sunset clause and blocks defenses such as prolonged possession or international comity. Read more about this...