Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2021
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 4, 2021)
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.
What just happenedNov 4, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateNov 4, 2021
- Nov 4, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Nov 4, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate