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Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1275| Senate 
| Updated: 4/25/2023
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act of 2023 This bill limits attorneys' fees for claims involving individuals who were exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987. Further, the bill requires an attorney representing an individual for such a claim to disburse the funds from any judgment or award to that individual before collecting any compensation for services rendered. The bill establishes certain penalties for violations.
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Timeline
Feb 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1204
Introduced in House
Apr 25, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Apr 25, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1347)
  • February 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1204
    Introduced in House


  • April 25, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 25, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1347)

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1204: Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act
Civil actions and liabilityEnvironmental healthHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLegal fees and court costsVeterans' pensions and compensationWater quality

Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1275| Senate 
| Updated: 4/25/2023
Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act of 2023 This bill limits attorneys' fees for claims involving individuals who were exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987. Further, the bill requires an attorney representing an individual for such a claim to disburse the funds from any judgment or award to that individual before collecting any compensation for services rendered. The bill establishes certain penalties for violations.
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Suggested Questions

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Timeline
Feb 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1204
Introduced in House
Apr 25, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Apr 25, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1347)
  • February 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1204
    Introduced in House


  • April 25, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 25, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1347)
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1204: Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityEnvironmental healthHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLegal fees and court costsVeterans' pensions and compensationWater quality