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Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 8:33 AM
Congressional Summary of S 3176
Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2021
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 specified 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.
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Current Status of Bill S 3176
Bill S 3176 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 4, 2021. Bill S 3176 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on November 4, 2021. Bill S 3176's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of November 4, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3176
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
17Democrat Cosponsors
9Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3176
Primary Policy Focus
LawAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3176
Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2021
Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2021
A bill to establish a cause of action for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3176
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