119th Congress
H.Res. 18
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Agreed to
- Sponsor
- Nicole Malliotakis(R-NY)
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2025
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Committees
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (3)
Original cosponsors (3)
- Chris Pappas (D-NH)
- Dina Titus (D-NV)
- Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.)
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. - Jan 7, 2025
Submitted in House