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119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Apr 13, 2026
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S. 1884Signed Into LawLaw

Republicans enact law to recover Nazi-looted artwork from Holocaust victims

Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John (R-TX)21 cosponsorsIntroduced May 22, 2025
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Introduced
May 22
Senate committee
Nov 6
Senate floor
Dec 10
House
Mar 16
Signed
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Cosponsors (21)

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11 Democrats, 10 Republicans (of 21 shown).

Activity timeline

Apr 13
Apr 13
Became Public Law No: 119-82.
Apr 13
Apr 13
Became Public Law No: 119-82.
Apr 13
Apr 13
Signed by President.
Apr 13
Apr 13
Signed by President.
Apr 2
Apr 2
Presented to President.
Apr 2
Apr 2
Presented to President.
Mar 16
Mar 16
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 16
Mar 16
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2497)
Mar 16
Mar 16
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2497)
Mar 16
Mar 16
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1884.
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All 23 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Apr 13
Became Public Law No: 119-82.
Apr 13
Became Public Law No: 119-82.
Apr 13
Signed by President.
Apr 13
Signed by President.
Apr 2
HOUSEPresented to President.
Apr 2
Presented to President.
Mar 16
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 16
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2497)
Mar 16
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2497)
Mar 16
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1884.
Mar 16
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2497-2500)
Mar 16
HOUSEMs. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2025
Dec 11
HOUSEHeld at the desk.
Dec 11
HOUSEReceived in the House.
Dec 11
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 10
SENATEPassed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8628-8629; text: CR S8629)
Dec 10
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 18
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 271.
Nov 18
SENATECommittee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with amendments. Without written report.
Nov 18
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with amendments. Without written report.
Nov 6
SENATECommittee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
May 22
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 22
Introduced in Senate

All 21 cosponsors

11 Democrats · 10 Republicans
Democrats (11)
Republicans (10)

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