118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 1275 — Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act of 2023

“A bill to impose limitations on attorney fees for Federal causes of action relating to water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and for other purposes.”

Law

Introduced Apr 25, 2023

Last action Apr 25, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Apr 25, 2023

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Referred

Apr 25, 2023

the Judiciary

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Committee

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Senate

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House floor

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in Senate

Timeline · 2 actions

Apr 25, 2023

Introduced in Senate

Apr 25, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.