Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece.
2/3/2025, 3:36 PMSummary of Bill HRES 18
Bill 119 H.Res. 18, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution calls for the return of the Parthenon Marbles, also known as the Elgin Marbles, to Greece.The Parthenon Marbles are a collection of ancient Greek sculptures and architectural pieces that were originally part of the Parthenon temple in Athens. These artifacts were removed from Greece in the early 19th century by Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin, and have been housed in the British Museum in London ever since.
The resolution argues that the Parthenon Marbles are an important part of Greece's cultural heritage and should be returned to their country of origin. It acknowledges the controversy surrounding the removal of the Marbles and calls for their repatriation as a gesture of goodwill and respect for Greece's cultural heritage. The resolution does not have the force of law, but it serves as a statement of the House of Representatives' position on the issue. It is a non-binding resolution that expresses the sentiment of the House that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 18 is a non-partisan resolution that calls for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, recognizing their cultural significance and the controversy surrounding their removal from the country.
Congressional Summary of HRES 18
This resolution states that the government of the United Kingdom should enter into negotiations with the government of Greece to facilitate the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece. (The Parthenon Marbles are marble sculptures that were removed from the Parthenon in the early 19th century when it was under Ottoman rule and later transferred to the British Museum.)
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Current Status of Bill HRES 18
Bill HRES 18 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 7, 2025. Bill HRES 18 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 7, 2025. Bill HRES 18's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of January 7, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 18
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0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
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3Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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