Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2021
USA117th CongressHR-2192| House
| Updated: 10/19/2021
Matt Cartwright
Democratic Representative
Pennsylvania
Cosponsors (163)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Trent Kelly (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)
Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Law
Civil actions and liabilityEnvironmental healthEvidence and witnessesGovernment liabilityHazardous wastes and toxic substancesJurisdiction and venueLegal fees and court costsMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsNorth CarolinaVeterans' medical careWater quality
Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2021
USA117th CongressHR-2192| House
| Updated: 10/19/2021
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.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Matt Cartwright
Democratic Representative
Pennsylvania