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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 · Sec. 804

Sec. 804. FEDERAL CAUSE OF ACTION RELATING TO WATER AT CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA

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## SEC. 804 FEDERAL CAUSE OF ACTION RELATING TO WATER AT CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA **[**[28 U.S.C. 2671 note](/us/usc/t28/s2671)**]** ###
(a)Short Title This section may be cited as the “Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022”. ###
(b)In General An individual, including a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code), or the legal representative of such an individual, who resided, worked, or was otherwise exposed (including in utero exposure) for not less than 30 days during the period beginning on August 1, 1953, and ending on December 31, 1987, to water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, that was supplied by, or on behalf of, the United States may bring an action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina to obtain appropriate relief for harm that was caused by exposure to the water at Camp Lejeune. ###
(c)Burdens and Standard of Proof ####
(1)In general The burden of proof shall be on the party filing the action to show one or more relationships between the water at Camp Lejeune and the harm. ####
(2)Standards To meet the burden of proof described in paragraph (1), a party shall produce evidence showing that the relationship between exposure to the water at Camp Lejeune and the harm is— #####
(A)sufficient to conclude that a causal relationship exists; or #####
(B)sufficient to conclude that a causal relationship is at least as likely as not. ###
(d)Exclusive Jurisdiction and Venue The United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any action filed under subsection (b), and shall be the exclusive venue for such an action. Nothing in this subsection shall impair the right of any party to a trial by jury. ###
(e)Exclusive Remedy ####
(1)In general An individual, or legal representative of an individual, who brings an action under this section for a harm described in subsection (b), including a latent disease, may not thereafter bring a tort action against the United States for such harm pursuant to any other law. ####
(2)Health and disability benefits relating to water exposure Any award made to an individual, or legal representative of an individual, under this section shall be offset by the amount of any disability award, payment, or benefit provided to the individual, or legal representative— #####
(A)under— ######
(i)any program under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; ######
(ii)the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.); or ######
(iii)the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.); and #####
(B)in connection with health care or a disability relating to exposure to the water at Camp Lejeune. ###
(f)Immunity Limitation The United States may not assert any claim to immunity in an action under this section that would otherwise be available under section 2680(a) of title 28, United States Code. ###
(g)No Punitive Damages Punitive damages may not be awarded in any action under this section. ###
(h)Disposition by Federal Agency Required An individual may not bring an action under this section before complying with section 2675 of title 28, United States Code. ###
(i)Exception for Combatant Activities This section does not apply to any claim or action arising out of the combatant activities of the Armed Forces. ###
(j)Applicability; Period for Filing ####
(1)Applicability This section shall apply only to a claim accruing before the date of enactment of this Act. ####
(2)Statute of limitations A claim in an action under this section may not be commenced after the later of— #####
(A)the date that is two years after the date of enactment of this Act; or #####
(B)the date that is 180 days after the date on which the claim is denied under section 2675 of title 28, United States Code. ####
(3)Inapplicability of other limitations Any applicable statute of repose or statute of limitations, other than under paragraph (2), shall not apply to a claim under this section.
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Sec. 804
FEDERAL CAUSE OF ACTION RELATING TO WATER AT CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA
U.S.C.§ 2671
U.S.C.§ 1395
U.S.C.§ 1396
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