Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016

Bill 114 s 2763, also known as the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016, is a piece of legislation that aims to help facilitate the recovery of artwork that was stolen or wrongfully taken during the Holocaust. The bill was introduced in the Senate on April 28, 2016, by Senator Charles Schumer of New York.

The main purpose of the bill is to extend the statute of limitations for claims related to artwork that was taken during the Holocaust era. This would allow individuals or their heirs who were victims of Nazi persecution to have more time to file claims and seek restitution for their stolen artwork.

Additionally, the bill seeks to establish a centralized database of information on Holocaust-era artwork to help facilitate the identification and recovery of stolen pieces. This database would be accessible to the public and would help connect rightful owners with their stolen artwork. Overall, the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016 aims to provide a legal framework and resources to help victims of Nazi persecution recover their stolen artwork and seek justice for the crimes committed against them during the Holocaust.