S 3237
118th Congress
Senate
Law
Civil actions and liability
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
North Carolina
Veterans' medical care
Water quality
Patriot Bill of Rights
Introduced: November 7, 2023
Introduced by:
Tillis, Thomas
Republican
· North Carolina
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9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 7, 2024
Held at the desk.
Jun 7, 2024
Received in the House.
Jun 6, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 4, 2024
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3962)
Jun 4, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3962)
Jun 4, 2024
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3962)
Jun 4, 2024
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 7, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 7, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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.
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Held at the desk.
Committees of jurisdiction
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