118th Congress Law
H.R. 1204: Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act
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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.
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Roll calls
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Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Mark Takano D-CAOriginal
- Dan Goldman D-NY
- Pramila Jayapal D-WA
- Ted Lieu D-CA
- James McGovern D-MA
- Adam Schiff D-CA
- Scott Peters D-CA
- Sylvia Garcia D-TX
- Jeffrey Jackson D-NC
- Brad Sherman D-CA
- Joe Neguse D-CO
- Jasmine Crockett D-TX
- Julia Brownley D-CA
- Frank Mrvan D-IN
- Susan Wild D-PA
- Chris Deluzio D-PA
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History
- Introduced in the House by Jerrold Nadler.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.