Bills · HR 4145
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4145Law
Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 25· LAST ACTION JUN 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts whether and how quickly victims of the Camp Lejeune water contamination can get justice and compensation. By easing the requirements for proving a link between the contaminated water and their illnesses, more people who suffered harm might be able to successfully claim relief.
Giving victims more options for where their trials are held, and guaranteeing the right to a jury, could make the legal process more accessible and potentially faster. The limits on attorney fees are important because they aim to ensure that a larger portion of any awarded compensation goes to the victims themselves, rather than to legal costs. If this bill doesn't become law, the stricter original evidentiary standards and single court location would remain, potentially making it harder and more restrictive for victims to seek justice.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Changes the standard of proof, allowing claimants to win if they show a causal relationship between water contamination and harm is "at least as likely as not."
This makes it easier for individuals to prove their health issues were caused by the contaminated water, increasing their chances of receiving compensation.
PROVISION 02
Allows Camp Lejeune lawsuits to be transferred from the Eastern District of North Carolina to other federal court districts in North Carolina or South Carolina for trial.
Provides more choices for victims regarding where their case is heard, potentially speeding up the legal process and making it more convenient.
PROVISION 03
Establishes caps on attorney fees at 20% for pre-lawsuit settlements and 25% for post-lawsuit judgments or settlements.
Ensures that victims keep a larger portion of their compensation by limiting the amount attorneys can charge.
PROVISION 04
Grants the right to a jury trial for either party in claims against the United States.
Allows victims or the government to have their case decided by a jury, potentially offering a different avenue for justice than a judge alone.
PROVISION 05
Makes all changes retroactive, applying to claims filed or pending since August 10, 2022.
Ensures that current and past cases can benefit from the new, potentially more favorable, rules immediately.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 96
R· North Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
40
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 85%
DEM 55 REP 41 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 25
Introduced in House
JUN 25
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4145
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 25, 2025
Last actionJun 25, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 25, 2025
House BillHR 4145Law
Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 25, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 25, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
96
COMPLEXITY
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