Which act specifically facilitates the recovery of art looted during the Holocaust?

The US Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act, enacted in 2016, is specifically designed to address the issue of art stolen or looted during the Holocaust. This legislation facilitates the recovery of artworks and cultural property that were taken from Jewish families and other victims of the Nazi regime. By providing a legal framework and establishing processes for the restitution of such items, the Act aims to correct historical wrongs and ensure that rightful owners or their heirs have a means to reclaim their properties.

This act is part of broader initiatives and discussions surrounding the restitution of art and cultural property looted during World War II. It reinforces the responsibilities of museums and other institutions to investigate the provenance of artworks in their collections and address claims for restitution.

The other options, while related to the art world or cultural heritage in various ways, do not specifically target the restitution of art looted during the Holocaust. The Museums and Galleries Act 1992 pertains more to the governance and operational aspects of museums in the UK. The MFAA Act typically covers broader issues of art theft but does not specifically focus on Holocaust-era looted art. The London Declaration is a non-binding statement encouraging museums to take action regarding the restitution of Nazi-looted art, but it does not have the legal