What does Preamble of S 907 do?

This bill amends the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. The purpose of the amendment is to make technical corrections to the Act.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 907 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 S 907 do?

This section amends the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 to make technical corrections. The Eastern District of North Carolina retains exclusive jurisdiction for coordinated pretrial matters, but actions can be transferred to other district courts within the fourth circuit. The standard of proof for establishing a relationship between water contamination and harm now includes consideration of latent or potential harm. Settlements made before filing a civil action under the Act will not be offset by disability awards, payments, or benefits. Settlements or judgments made after filing a civil action may be offset to the extent permitted by applicable law by disability awards, payments, or benefits from programs like the Department of Veterans Affairs, Medicare, or Medicaid. Attorney fees are capped at 20% of settlements before a lawsuit is filed and 25% of judgments or settlements after a lawsuit is filed.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of S 907 do?

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

What does RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. of S 907 do?

This section establishes a rule of construction regarding the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. The Act states that nothing within it should alter the applicability or statute of limitations provisions found 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 — S. 907

Last updated: 3/6/2025 · Introduced: 3/6/2025

Author: Thomas Tillis (R-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 to allow civil actions to be transferred to other district courts within the Fourth Circuit, while retaining exclusive jurisdiction for coordinated pretrial matters in the Eastern District of North Carolina.
The bill expands the standard of proof for establishing harm related to water contamination to include latent or potential harm and clarifies how settlements will be treated in relation to disability awards and benefits from programs like the VA, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Attorney fees are capped at 20% of settlements before a lawsuit is filed and 25% of judgments or settlements after a lawsuit is filed.

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