Bill · H.R. 4145· House(119-HR-4145)

Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025

Age: 63 years

North Carolina

Introduced: 6/25/2025
Last activity: 6/25/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Gregory Murphy
Cosponsors: - 42 - 58

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What this bill would do

This bill is called the Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025. It makes changes to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. The bill removes the rule that restricted lawsuits to only the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. It updates the burdens and standards of proof required for individuals filing an action. It establishes exclusive jurisdiction and venue rules, allows for action transfers, and provides for jury trials and expedited disposition. Finally, the bill sets limits on attorney fees and takes effect as if it was enacted on August 10, 2022.

Yes· 3 of 6

Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill directly benefits veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune by improving their access to legal relief.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6
The bill makes it technically easier for victims of water contamination at a military base to obtain legal relief.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+5
The bill eases the burden of proof for veterans seeking compensation for health harms caused by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.