The Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (Hear) Act of 2025 has been introduced in the US Senate to facilitate the recovery of Nazi-looted art. The new bill aims to extend the 2016 Act, maintaining a six-year limit for claims and eliminating certain legal defenses such as delay in claims and prolonged possession. Senator Thom Tillis emphasizes that this will aid Holocaust survivors and their families. However, attorney William Charron warns that restitution cases can be complex and often suffer from a lack of critical evidence.
The Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (Hear) Act of 2025 aims to deny art owners legal defences against Nazi-looted art recovery claims, streamlining restitution efforts.
Senator Thom Tillis states the Act eliminates unnecessary legal obstacles, establishing a clear restitution path for Holocaust survivors and their families.
The proposed bill maintains a six-year time limit for claims and denies defences like delayed claims and prolonged possession of the art.
William Charron notes that while the Hear Act is a laudable attempt to address Nazi spoils, restitution cases often lack critical evidence.
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