HRES 18 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2025
- Latest action
- Jan 7, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis [R-NY-11]
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Cosponsors
- 3
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.)
Recent actions
- Jan 7, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Jan 7, 2025 Submitted in House
- Jan 7, 2025 Submitted in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.