What does Preamble of Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes amendments to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. The purpose of the amendments is to make technical corrections to the existing Act.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025.

What does TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE CAMP LEJEUNE JUSTICE ACT OF 2022. of Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. It modifies the standard of proof required to establish a causal relationship between water contamination at Camp Lejeune and individual harm, requiring evidence showing a causal relationship is 'at least as likely as not'. It establishes exclusive jurisdiction and venue for coordinated pretrial matters in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, but allows for transfer to other districts. It grants parties the right to a jury trial in actions against the United States. It mandates expedited disposition of actions filed under the Act. It limits attorney's fees to a maximum of 20% of settlements before a civil action commences and 25% after.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025 do?

This Act retroactively takes effect as if enacted on August 10, 2022. The Act's provisions apply to claims or actions under section 804 of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. This applies to claims pending on, or filed on or after, the date of enactment of this Act.

What does RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. of Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a rule of construction regarding the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. It clarifies that nothing in this Act or its amendments should alter the applicability or statute of limitations provisions outlined in section 804(j) of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 (28 U.S.C. 2671 note prec.).

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Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025

Last updated: 6/25/2025 · Introduced: 6/25/2025

Author: Gregory Murphy (R-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 by modifying the standard of proof required to demonstrate a link between water contamination and harm to 'at least as likely as not'.
It establishes the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina as the primary venue for coordinated pretrial matters related to Camp Lejeune claims, while allowing for transfers to other districts.
The bill limits attorney's fees to 20% of settlements before a lawsuit and 25% after, and mandates expedited resolution of claims.

119th Congressin committeeS. 907(In Committee)Official page

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