Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2020
2/8/2022, 11:17 PMCongressional Summary of HR 6204
Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2020
This bill allows certain individuals to sue and recover damages for harm from exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987.
This action is available only to individuals who were exposed to contaminated water for at least 30 days.
The bill prohibits the U.S. government from asserting immunity from litigation in response to such a lawsuit.
The bill also prohibits an individual who brings such an action from bringing a separate tort action against the United States based on the same harm. However, an individual who had previously sued based on such harms, regardless of the reason for the termination of the earlier lawsuit, may sue under this bill.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6204
Bill HR 6204 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2020. Bill HR 6204 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2020. Bill HR 6204's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 11, 2020Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6204
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
27Democrat Cosponsors
17Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6204
Primary Policy Focus
LawPotential Impact Areas
Civil actions and liabilityEnvironmental healthEvidence and witnessesGovernment liabilityHazardous wastes and toxic substancesJurisdiction and venueLegal fees and court costsMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsNorth CarolinaVeterans' medical careWater qualityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6204
Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2020To provide for recovery by individuals who were stationed, lived, or worked at Camp Lejeune, for certain actions of omissions by the United States.Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2020Comments
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