HR 8487 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

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

690
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 74
May 14, 2026
D Democratic63
60 Yea 3
95% Yea
I Independent1
1
0% Nay
R Republican10
9 Yea 1
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

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