Statement in Support of H.R. 45 – The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2025

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2025 (H.R. 45) represents a critical step toward ensuring that veterans, families, and civilian workers harmed by decades of toxic water contamination at Camp Lejeune finally receive the justice they deserve. For too long, procedural barriers, inconsistent interpretations of burden‑of‑proof standards, and delays in the courts have prevented many from having their cases heard fairly.

H.R. 45 strengthens the original intent of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act by:

• Removing unnecessary legal obstacles that have slowed or blocked legitimate claims.

• Ensuring fair judicial processes, including clear standards for causation and access to the courts.

• Protecting the rights of veterans and their families who suffered illnesses linked to contaminated water between 1953 and 1987.

• Reaffirming Congress’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and timely resolution of claims.

• Improving access to compensation for those whose health has been permanently impacted.

Supporting H.R. 45 is supporting justice. It is supporting the men and women who served our nation, the families who lived on base, and the civilians who worked there—many of whom have endured cancer, neurological disorders, birth defects, and lifelong medical complications.

H.R. 45 deserves strong bipartisan support. H.R. 45 SUPPORT