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

This House Resolution expresses the sense of the U.S. House of Representatives 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. Framed as a non-binding statement of opinion, the measure relies on historical context (the marbles’ removal by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century) and arguments about cultural heritage, reunification, and the care of the artifacts. It emphasizes that returning the marbles would be a goodwill gesture by the UK, would not set a legal precedent or affect ownership of other objects, and would align with Greece’s claim to cultural heritage and ongoing diplomatic dialogue. As a sense of Congress, it does not create new U.S. law but signals congressional support for diplomacy aimed at restoring the Parthenon Marbles to Greece. Potential impact includes strengthening U.S. moral and diplomatic support for artifact repatriation efforts, potentially influencing ongoing discussions between the UK and Greece, and shaping public and diplomatic discourse around cultural heritage and museum stewardship. It is non-binding and primarily serves as a formal expression of congressional opinion to influence international diplomacy rather than domestic policy or funding.