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US HR925

US HR925
Protect Camp Lejeune VETS Act Protect Camp Lejeune Victims Ensnared by Trial-lawyer’s Scams Act


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Introduced
02/09/2023
In Committee
02/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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