Bill · S. 907· Senate(119-S-907)
Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025
A bill to amend the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 to make technical corrections.
- Introduced
- 3/6/2025
- Last activity
- 3/6/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Thomas Tillis
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025. It makes technical corrections to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. The bill changes how claims are handled, including rules for burdens of proof and court jurisdictions. It also sets limits on attorney fees for these cases. Finally, the bill details how certain health and disability benefits might offset awards.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill expands the definition of harm to include latent or potential harm, facilitating easier proof for veterans seeking relief.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6
The bill expands the definition of harm to include latent or potential harm for those seeking relief related to Camp Lejeune.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5
The bill improves legal processes by allowing case transfers to the fourth judicial circuit and requiring expedited disposition of actions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Under Section 2(1), the bill allows individuals to seek appropriate relief for latent or potential harm, and removes the strict requirement to file only in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina for all parts of the process. This could make seeking justice more accessible.
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Under Section 2(3), the bill adds a provision stating that any action against the United States shall be tried by the court with a jury at the request of either party. It also requires the court to expedite the disposition of the action as much as possible, which helps victims get quicker answers.
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Under Section 2(5), the bill caps attorney fees at not more than 20 percent for settlements before a civil action starts, and not more than 25 percent for judgments or settlements after a civil action starts. This protects victims from losing too much of their recovery to legal costs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Under Section 2(4), awards made pursuant to a settlement or judgment entered after a civil action has commenced will be offset by the amount of any disability award, payment, or benefit provided under programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Medicare, or Medicaid. This means people could see their court awards reduced by the government benefits they receive.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+7Good For Low Income Households+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+5Improves Government Transparency+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Medicaid Funding+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 9/24/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/10/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/14/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 3/6/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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