Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act
- Last Action
- 2/27/2023
Actions
- 2023-02-27Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2023-02-27Introduced in House
- 2023-02-27Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-02-27 (00)
Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act
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.
Cosponsors (16)
- Mark Takano (D-CA)
- ADAM SCHIFF (D-CA)
- Daniel Goldman (D-NY)
- JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)
- Ted Lieu (D-CA)
- Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)
- Scott Peters (D-CA)
- Sylvia Garcia (D-TX)
- BRAD SHERMAN (D-CA)
- Jeff Jackson (D-NC)
- Joe Neguse (D-CO)
- Jasmine Crockett (D-TX)
- Julia Brownley (D-CA)
- Frank Mrvan (D-IN)
- Susan Wild (D-PA)
- Christopher Deluzio (D-PA)
Subjects
- Civil actions and liability
- Environmental health
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Legal fees and court costs
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
- Water quality
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