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.

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
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
17
Democrat Cosponsors
9
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3176

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3176

Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2021Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2021A 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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