HR 1204 · 118th Congress · Law

Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act

Introduced 2023-02-27· Sponsored by Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(2023-02-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (16)

16 Democrats
Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]CA
Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]CA
Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]NY
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]MA
Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]CA
Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]WA
Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]CA
Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]TX
Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]CA
Rep. Jackson, Jeff [D-NC-14]NC
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]CO
Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]TX
Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]CA
Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]IN
Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]PA
Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]PA