House Bill 6482
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 25, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6482
Congress
117
Policy Area
Law
Law
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting civil actions and administrative remedies, courts and judicial administration, general constitutional issues, dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. Measures concerning specific constitutional amendments may fall under the policy area relevant to the subject matter of the amendment (e.g., Education). Measures concerning criminal procedure and law enforcement may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022
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 specified 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.
January 25, 2022
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11/01/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
01/25/2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/25/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 30, 2022 3:49:01 AM