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Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act

USA118th CongressHR-1204| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2023
Jerrold Nadler

Jerrold Nadler

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (16)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Feb 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 25, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1275
Introduced in Senate
  • February 27, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 25, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1275
    Introduced in Senate

Law

Related Bills

  • S 118-1275: Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act of 2023
Civil actions and liabilityEnvironmental healthHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLegal fees and court costsVeterans' pensions and compensationWater quality

Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act

USA118th CongressHR-1204| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2023
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
Feb 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 25, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1275
Introduced in Senate
  • February 27, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 25, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1275
    Introduced in Senate
Jerrold Nadler

Jerrold Nadler

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (16)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • S 118-1275: Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityEnvironmental healthHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLegal fees and court costsVeterans' pensions and compensationWater quality