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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: June 6, 2023 Introduced by: Nadler, Jerrold Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 27, 2023
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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 February 27, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1275 Related bill Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act of 2023
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 Cosponsors 16
All 16 Democratic 14
D
Deluzio, Christopher R.
Pennsylvania · Jun 13, 2023
Wild, Susan
· Jun 6, 2023
 D
Brownley, Julia
California · May 9, 2023
 D
Mrvan, Frank J.
Indiana · May 9, 2023
 D
Crockett, Jasmine
Texas · Apr 26, 2023
 D
Neguse, Joe
Colorado · Apr 19, 2023
Jackson, Jeff
· Apr 18, 2023
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Apr 18, 2023
 D
Garcia, Sylvia R.
Texas · Mar 28, 2023
 D
Peters, Scott H.
California · Mar 23, 2023
 D
Goldman, Daniel S.
New York · Mar 21, 2023
 D
Jayapal, Pramila
Washington · Mar 21, 2023
 D
Lieu, Ted
California · Mar 21, 2023
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Mar 21, 2023
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Mar 21, 2023
 D
Takano, Mark
California · Feb 27, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1204: Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1204/
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"H.R. 1204: Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1204/.
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H.R. 1204, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1204/.
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