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Introduced
09/25/2024
09/25/2024
In Committee
09/25/2024
09/25/2024
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 make technical corrections.
AI Summary
This bill makes technical corrections to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, which allows individuals who were exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina to file civil actions against the United States for related harms. The key changes include: (1) removing the requirement that actions be filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, allowing transfer to any district court within the Fourth Circuit; (2) clarifying the burden of proof standard, allowing evidence of latent or potential harm; (3) providing exclusive jurisdiction and venue for the Eastern District of North Carolina for pretrial matters; and (4) capping attorney fees at 20% for pre-filing settlements or 25% for post-filing judgments or settlements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Thom Tillis (R)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
John Boozman (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Chris Coons (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Marco Rubio (R),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 09/25/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/5257/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s5257/BILLS-118s5257is.pdf |
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