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Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act of 2023

Introduced: April 25, 2023 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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Apr 25, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1347)
Apr 25, 2023
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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.

What's happening now April 25, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1347)

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1204 Related bill Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Apr 25, 2023
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Apr 25, 2023
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Apr 25, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1275: Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1275/
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"S. 1275: Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1275/.
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S. 1275, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1275/.
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[S. 1275: Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act of 2023](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1275/)
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