HR 1204
118th Congress
House
Law
Civil actions and liability
Environmental health
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Legal fees and court costs
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Water quality
Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act
Introduced: February 27, 2023
Introduced by:
Nadler, Jerrold
Democratic
· New York
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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