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Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6204| House 
| Updated: 3/11/2020
Matt Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (27)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Andy Barr (Republican)Joe Cunningham (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Richard Hudson (Republican)David E. Price (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mark Walker (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Matt Gaetz (Republican)George Holding (Republican)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2020 This bill allows certain individuals to sue and recover damages for harm from exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987. This action is available only to individuals who were exposed to contaminated water for at least 30 days. The bill prohibits the U.S. government from asserting immunity from litigation in response to such a lawsuit. The bill also prohibits an individual who brings such an action from bringing a separate tort action against the United States based on the same harm. However, an individual who had previously sued based on such harms, regardless of the reason for the termination of the earlier lawsuit, may sue under this bill.
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Timeline
Mar 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 24, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4716
Introduced in Senate
  • March 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 24, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4716
    Introduced in Senate

Law

Related Bills

  • S 116-4716: Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2020
Civil actions and liabilityEnvironmental healthEvidence and witnessesGovernment liabilityHazardous wastes and toxic substancesJurisdiction and venueLegal fees and court costsMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsNorth CarolinaVeterans' medical careWater quality

Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6204| House 
| Updated: 3/11/2020
Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2020 This bill allows certain individuals to sue and recover damages for harm from exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987. This action is available only to individuals who were exposed to contaminated water for at least 30 days. The bill prohibits the U.S. government from asserting immunity from litigation in response to such a lawsuit. The bill also prohibits an individual who brings such an action from bringing a separate tort action against the United States based on the same harm. However, an individual who had previously sued based on such harms, regardless of the reason for the termination of the earlier lawsuit, may sue under this bill.
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Timeline
Mar 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 24, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4716
Introduced in Senate
  • March 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 24, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4716
    Introduced in Senate
Matt Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (27)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Andy Barr (Republican)Joe Cunningham (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Richard Hudson (Republican)David E. Price (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mark Walker (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Matt Gaetz (Republican)George Holding (Republican)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • S 116-4716: Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityEnvironmental healthEvidence and witnessesGovernment liabilityHazardous wastes and toxic substancesJurisdiction and venueLegal fees and court costsMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsNorth CarolinaVeterans' medical careWater quality