H.Res. 18 Introduced International Affairs

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Agreed to in House
Sponsor Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] Introduced January 7, 2025 Cosponsors 3 (1 R, 2 D) Latest action January 7, 2025

Summary

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.)

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jan 7, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  2. Jan 7, 2025 Submitted in House

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