HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE CAMP LEJEUNE JUSTICE ACT OF 2022
This bill is a state-level resolution from Rhode Island that urges the U.S. Congress to pass technical amendments to the federal Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. It directly affects individuals who were exposed to contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and are seeking compensation for health injuries. The resolution highlights ongoing issues such as claim processing delays and legal uncertainties, calling for changes to improve the fairness and speed of the claims process. The text does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal recommendation to the federal government to address these administrative challenges.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 29, 2026
Last action May 14, 2026
Floor votes · House May 14, 2026
How they voted
69–0
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 74
May 14, 2026
D
Democratic63
95% Yea
I
Independent1
0% Nay
R
Republican10
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
1
May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
05/14/2026 House read and passed
lower
May 5, 2026
Legislature · Passed
05/05/2026 Committee recommends passage
legislature
Apr 29, 2026
Introduced
04/29/2026 Introduced, referred to House Veterans Affairs
lower
7 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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