US HB6585 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on July 26 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-07-26 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 26 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-07-26 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Camp Lejeune Family Member Protection Act This bill amends the federal judicial code to authorize a new tort claim against the United States. Specifically, it allows a tort claim for damages related to the injuries or death of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces caused by a negligent or wrongful act and arising out of a violation of environmental law.
Title
Camp Lejeune Family Member Protection Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Matthew Cartwright [D-PA] | Rep. Walter Jones [R-NC] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-26 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2018-07-26 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Civil actions and liability
Government liability
Law
Military personnel and dependents
Pollution liability
Government liability
Law
Military personnel and dependents
Pollution liability
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/6585/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6585/BILLS-115hr6585ih.pdf |
