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Introduced
06/25/2025
06/25/2025
In Committee
06/25/2025
06/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 to make technical corrections.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 to make several technical corrections regarding legal claims for individuals harmed by water contamination at Camp Lejeune military base. The bill clarifies the legal standards for filing claims, specifying that plaintiffs must show a relationship between the type of water contaminants and the type of harm suffered, and that the individual was present at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days. It establishes that the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina has exclusive jurisdiction for coordinated pretrial matters, but allows parties to transfer actions to other North Carolina or South Carolina district courts. The bill also sets limits on attorney fees, capping them at 20% for settlements before a civil action and 25% for settlements or judgments after a civil action is commenced. Additionally, the bill stipulates that these amendments will be applied retroactively, as if enacted on August 10, 2022, and will apply to all pending or future claims under the original Act. The legislation aims to provide a clear framework for victims seeking compensation for health issues related to water contamination at Camp Lejeune while ensuring fair legal proceedings and reasonable attorney compensation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (83)
Greg Murphy (R)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Gabe Amo (D),
Andy Barr (R),
Sheri Biggs (R),
Brendan Boyle (D),
Robert Bresnahan (R),
Vern Buchanan (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Juan Ciscomani (R),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
James Comer (R),
Herbert Conaway (D),
Lou Correa (D),
Joe Courtney (D),
Jason Crow (D),
Henry Cuellar (D),
Don Davis (D),
Chuck Edwards (R),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Valerie Foushee (D),
Virginia Foxx (R),
Laura Friedman (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Chuy García (D),
Jared Golden (D),
Lance Gooden (R),
Mike Haridopolos (R),
Pat Harrigan (R),
Mark Harris (R),
Diana Harshbarger (R),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Val Hoyle (D),
Richard Hudson (R),
Wesley Hunt (R),
Glenn Ivey (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D),
Mike Kelly (R),
Kim King (R),
Brad Knott (R),
John Larson (D),
Laurel Lee (R),
Ted Lieu (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Barry Loudermilk (R),
Nancy Mace (R),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Sarah McBride (D),
April McClain-Delaney (D),
Addison McDowell (R),
Mark Messmer (R),
Carol Miller (R),
Tim Moore (R),
Seth Moulton (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Johnny Olszewski (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Nellie Pou (D),
Hal Rogers (R),
Deborah Ross (D),
David Rouzer (R),
Raul Ruiz (D),
John Rutherford (R),
Pat Ryan (D),
Derek Schmidt (R),
Greg Stanton (D),
Suhas Subramanyam (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Emilia Sykes (D),
Claudia Tenney (R),
Mike Thompson (D),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Derrick Van Orden (R),
Eugene Vindman (D),
James Walkinshaw (D),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
Tony Wied (R),
Joe Wilson (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/25/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4145/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4145/BILLS-119hr4145ih.pdf |
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