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US HR925Protect Camp Lejeune VETS Act Protect Camp Lejeune Victims Ensnared by Trial-lawyer’s Scams Act
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Introduced
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
In Committee
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 to appropriately limit attorney’s fees.
AI Summary
This bill, the Protect Camp Lejeune VETS Act, aims to amend the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 to limit the attorney's fees that can be charged in claims related to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Specifically, the bill caps attorney's fees at 12% for administrative claims and 17% for court judgments or settlements. The bill also requires attorneys to certify the fees charged and disclose the fees to the government, which will then report to Congress on the total payments and fees. These provisions apply to both pending and future claims under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 02/09/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/925/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr925/BILLS-118hr925ih.pdf |
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