Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 25, 2022)
Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022
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 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 25, 2022
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Jan 25, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 25, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 25, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House