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S.Res. 516 (112th)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the restitution of or compensation for property seized during the Nazi and Communist eras.

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Introduced

29 June 2012

Last action

19 September 2012 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 527.

Sponsors

Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]

Subjects

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Source updated

5 December 2025

Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 29 June 2012

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4775-4776)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 June 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 September 2012

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 527.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 19 September 2012

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 September 2012

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

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Reported to Senate (text)

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

    Reported to Senate · EN · 19 September 2012

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  • Reported to Senate (PDF)

    Reported to Senate · EN · 19 September 2012

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  • Reported to Senate without amendment

    summary · EN · 19 September 2012

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 29 June 2012

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