Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act
United States118th CongressHR-1204House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 27, 2023
Summary
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.
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Timeline
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S-1275: Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act of 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1347)
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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