To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for recovery by members of the Armed Forces for certain acts or omissions by the United States, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-6585| House
| Updated: 7/26/2018
Matt Cartwright
Democratic Representative
Pennsylvania
Cosponsors (1)
Judiciary Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Camp Lejeune Family Member Protection Act This bill amends the federal judicial code to authorize a new tort claim against the United States. Specifically, it allows a tort claim for damages related to the injuries or death of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces caused by a negligent or wrongful act and arising out of a violation of environmental law.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Civil actions and liabilityGovernment liabilityMilitary personnel and dependentsPollution liability
To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for recovery by members of the Armed Forces for certain acts or omissions by the United States, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-6585| House
| Updated: 7/26/2018
Camp Lejeune Family Member Protection Act This bill amends the federal judicial code to authorize a new tort claim against the United States. Specifically, it allows a tort claim for damages related to the injuries or death of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces caused by a negligent or wrongful act and arising out of a violation of environmental law.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Matt Cartwright
Democratic Representative
Pennsylvania
Cosponsors (1)
Judiciary Committee
Law
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityGovernment liabilityMilitary personnel and dependentsPollution liability