HRES 766 · 112th Congress · International Affairs

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

Introduced 2012-08-02· Sponsored by Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-19]· House

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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.(2012-08-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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