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House Resolution on Returning the Parthenon Marbles to Greece

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

January 7, 2025

foreign affairs cultural heritage Greece United Kingdom international relations

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.Jan 7, 2025

Lead sponsor

Nicole Malliotakis

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution serves as a formal diplomatic stance by the U.S. House regarding the ownership of cultural artifacts, though it does not carry the force of law or mandate any specific government action.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Government of Greece

The resolution supports their ongoing diplomatic efforts to reclaim cultural artifacts.

British Museum

The museum is the subject of the resolution's call for the transfer of property.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution expresses the formal opinion of the U.S. House of Representatives that the Parthenon Marbles, currently held by the British Museum, should be returned to Greece. It is a non-binding statement of policy preference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution force the British Museum to return the marbles?

No. A '' resolution is a non-binding statement of opinion and does not create law or mandate action.

What happens next with this resolution?

It has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, where it will be reviewed before potentially moving to a full House vote.

Key Facts

The document is a House Resolution (HRES).
The resolution expresses the sense of the House that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece.
The resolution has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration.

Why It Matters

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Symbolic Diplomacy

The use of House resolutions to influence international cultural property disputes represents a form of symbolic diplomatic pressure.

House of Representatives Greece

Connected Entities

organizationHouse of Representatives“The legislative body introducing the resolution.”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Foreign Affairs“The committee to which the resolution was referred.”Map →

locationGreece“The nation requesting the return of the artifacts.”Map →

organizationBritish Museum“The current holder of the Parthenon Marbles.”Map →

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