Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 11, 2020)
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.
What just happenedMar 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 11, 2020
- Mar 11, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 11, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 11, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House