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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.
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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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 925
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