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Protect Camp Lejeune VETS Act

1/18/2024, 6:04 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 925

Protect Camp Lejeune Victims Ensnared by Trial-lawyer's Scams Act or the Protect Camp Lejeune VETS Act

This bill limits attorney's fees for claims involving individuals who were exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987.

Specifically, it caps attorney's fees at

  • 12% of a payment made in an administrative claim, and
  • 17% of a payment for a judgment rendered or a settlement entered in a judicial claim.

Current Status of Bill HR 925

Bill HR 925 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2023. Bill HR 925 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 9, 2023.  Bill HR 925's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 925

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 925

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative remedies
- Civil actions and liability
- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Legal fees and court costs
- Military facilities and property
- North Carolina
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
- Water quality

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 925

Protect Camp Lejeune VETS Act
Protect Camp Lejeune VETS Act
Protect Camp Lejeune Victims Ensnared by Trial-lawyer’s Scams Act
To amend the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 to appropriately limit attorney's fees.

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