Patriot Bill of Rights
- Last Action
- 6/7/2024
Actions
- 2024-06-07Held at the desk.
- 2024-06-07Received in the House.
- 2024-06-06Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 2024-06-04Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3962)
- 2024-06-04Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3962)
- 2024-06-04Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3962)
- 2024-06-04Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- 2024-06-04Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- 2023-11-07Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2023-11-07Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2024-06-04 (55)
Patriot Bill of Rights
This bill modifies procedural requirements for veterans who file judicial claims for compensation related to their exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987.
Specifically, the bill requires veterans (or legal representatives of veterans) who file a judicial claim for compensation to sign a written acknowledgment indicating that they understand they may seek guidance and advice on any disability awards, payments, or benefits free of charge from their congressional representatives, veteran service organizations, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Cosponsors (1)
- Bill Cassidy (R-LA)
Subjects
- Civil actions and liability
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- North Carolina
- Veterans' medical care
- Water quality
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