Richard Hudson

07/14/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/14/2025 22:39

Rep. Hudson Introduces the Bipartisan Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act

WASHINGTON, DC- Last week, Representative Richard Hudson introduced the Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act, a bipartisan bill which makes technical changes to remove barriers in the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 to ensure veterans' claims are given fair and reasonable judicial review. Hudson introduced this measure with Congressman Greg Murphy, Congresswoman Deborah Ross, and Congressman Don Davis, alongside nineteen other original cosponsors.

"The Camp Lejeune Justice Act was created to address the wrongs endured by our veterans and to make it easier for them to access their rightful claims," said Representative Hudson. "Unfortunately, veterans are getting a lot of runaround that prevents them from getting justice. This legislation will fix that."

"The Camp Lejeune Justice Act was established to rectify the injustices our veterans faced and streamline their access to rightful claims," said Representative Murphy, M.D.

"However, many still struggle to benefit due to unforeseen obstacles. I am committed to ensuring that the brave men and women who served our nation, along with their families and civilian workers, receive the justice they deserve after enduring exposure to contaminated water. These updates will help alleviate the backlog of cases, ensuring timely resolution and closure for all that have been affected."

"I am honored to join Congressman Greg Murphy in introducing this urgently needed legislation to bring justice to Camp Lejeune veterans across the country," said Representative Ross. "Our brave veterans put their lives on the line to defend our country and should never face barriers to accessing the justice they deserve after exposure to toxic water during their time stationed at Camp Lejeune.

Included in the historic PACT Act, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act has enabled these veterans to finally seek damages in court. The legislation we are introducing today will make needed reforms to ensure that veterans nationwide do not face financial or logistical barriers to pursuing the long-overdue remedies they are owed."

Background

Enacted in 2022 as part of the PACT Act, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act allows veterans and civilians to file tort claims against the U.S. government for damages related to harm caused by exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987.

Currently, there are 408,000 pending claims with the Department of the Navy. Despite the overwhelming number of claims received, not a single case has gone to trial while the Department of Justice litigates against victims.

To correct the record and ensure victims have access to appropriate justice, the Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act would make technical corrections to the law and effectuate more swift relief for victims by:

  • Clearly providing for jury trials, not just bench trials.
  • Expressly stating that victims must show general causation.
  • Permitting cases to be heard in any federal court in North and South Carolina.
  • Capping attorney fees at 20% for settlements and 25% for trials.

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