0
0
0
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.
Read the Full Bill
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
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 925
Primary Policy Focus
LawPotential 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.
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 925
Latest Bills
To phaseout production of nonessential uses of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, to prohibit releases of all perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8016April 11, 2026
To allow certain students, including those who have a student aid index equal to or less than zero, to qualify for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
Bill HR 8246April 11, 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply the floor plan financing interest rules to semi-trailers.
Bill HR 7944April 11, 2026
ALERT Act
Bill HR 7613April 11, 2026
Quantum Instrumentation for Science and Engineering Act
Bill HR 8237April 11, 2026
American Homes First Act
Bill S 4240April 11, 2026
NO TOD Act
Bill HR 8230April 11, 2026
Save Struggling Hospitals Act
Bill S 4233April 11, 2026
HOPE with Fertility Services Act
Bill HR 8119April 11, 2026
Books Save Lives Act
Bill HR 8235April 11, 2026
Protect Camp Lejeune VETS Act
Bill S 378December 15, 2023