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S. 3237: Patriot Bill of Rights

Passed SenateJun 4, 2024

  1. Introduced (completed)Nov 7, 2023
  2. Passed Senate (completed)Jun 4, 2024
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Passed Senate, Jun 4, 2024

This bill modifies procedural requirements for veterans who file judicial claims for compensation related to their exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987.

Specifically, the bill requires veterans (or legal representatives of veterans) who file a judicial claim for compensation to sign a written acknowledgment indicating that they understand they may seek guidance and advice on any disability awards, payments, or benefits free of charge from their congressional representatives, veteran service organizations, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

1 offered

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  • S.Amdt. 2072Thom Tillis R-NCAgreedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: Amendment SA 2072 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Cosponsors

1

Who scored on this bill

80 points earned
  1. 1Thom Tillis R-NC SponsorIntroduced, discharged, passed Senate; 1 amendment offered, 1 agreed5 events+76
  2. 2Bill Cassidy R-LACosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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History

  1. Jun 4, 2024Passed the Senate with an amendment by unanimous consent.
  2. Nov 7, 2023Introduced in the Senate by Thom Tillis.
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  1. Jun 7, 2024Received in the House.
  2. Jun 7, 2024Held at the desk.
  3. Jun 6, 2024Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. Jun 4, 2024Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  5. Jun 4, 2024Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3962)
  6. Jun 4, 2024Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3962)
  7. Jun 4, 2024Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3962)
  8. Nov 7, 2023Introduced in Senate
  9. Nov 7, 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.