Camp Lejeune Justice Act Petition
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We must act now. The water contamination at Camp Lejeune is a staggering injustice that must be righted. Hundreds of thousands of veterans and their family members were exposed to dangerous and toxic chemicals, increasing their chances of cancer and other deadly diseases. They have waited decades, withstanding illness, injury and loss, and they deserve their rightful day in court. Today, by signing the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Petition, we call on our elected officials to bring these families justice. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act Petition demands that those harmed by contaminated water be permitted to bring their claim before the U.S. District Court. Add your voice by reading and signing the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Petition here.
Petition for the Camp Lejeune Justice Act
The Petition for the Camp Lejeune Justice Act calls on U.S. Senators and Congressmen to pass this important piece of legislation and grant victims the right to bring a claim against the Marines. Read the Petition for the Camp Lejeune Justice Act below and then complete the form to add your name to the petition.
We the undersigned are calling on our elected officials to pass the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (S. 3176, H.R. 2192). This simple yet important legislation represents a landmark step toward justice and accountability for Marines, their family members, civilian workers and other on-base personnel who were harmed by contaminated water at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987, persons living, working and training on Camp Lejeune may have been exposed to water contaminated with benzene, industrial solvents including PCE and TCE, and other toxicants. These substances, which are known to cause cancer and other severe illnesses, were found at levels 240 - 3400 times the safe levels for human exposure. According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), the water at the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune was contaminated for over thirty years.
The Janey Ensminger Act of 2012 established medical care for victims of Camp Lejeune water contamination. Through this legislation, the federal government acknowledged the link between water contamination at Camp Lejeune and a number of serious illnesses, including: esophageal cancer, breast cancer, kidney cancer, multiple myeloma, renal toxicity, female infertility, scleroderma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, lung cancer, bladder cancer, leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, hepatic steatosis, miscarriage, and various neurobehavioral effects.
According to a 2010 House Oversight Subcommittee Meeting, leadership at the Marine Corps Base Camp first learned of the water contamination in 1982 yet did not eliminate the poisoned wells until the end of 1985. Every illness and death stemming from these four years could have been prevented. We call on our elected officials to act swiftly to remedy these wrongs.
A legal hurdle in North Carolina law has prevented Veterans and family members harmed by Camp Lejeune water contamination from bringing their cases to court. These are dedicated servicemembers and their families, who have made significant sacrifices to be of service to their country. From pain and suffering, to the loss of a loved one or the miscarriage of a baby, these families have experienced harm that spans generations.
As signers of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Petition, we call on you, our elected officials, to remedy this deep injustice. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act would enable victims and their loved ones to finally bring their claims to court. Now is the time to bring judicial relief to veterans and families harmed by the water contamination at Camp Lejeune.
Serving our nation is the greatest act of patriotism and these selfless servants have been waiting too long for justice. In the name of our Veterans and their families, we deplore you to act swiftly to pass the Camp Lejeune Justice Act.
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act Petition Calls on Senators to Act
"I am proud to introduce this legislation with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to bring justice for our veterans and their families and provide a fix so these victims have access to courts and the judicial system like they would in other states and territories." Senator Thomas Tillis
By passing the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, elected officials will send a message to veterans and their families that the government sees their suffering and seeks to make amends. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act is currently under consideration in the Senate as S. 3176. This bill was brought forth by a bipartisan group of senators in November of 2021: Republicans Thomas Tillis (NC) and Richard Burr (NC) and Democrats Richard Blumenthal (CT) and Gary Peters (MI).
"This bill vindicates victims of Camp Lejeune's contaminated water. Far too many veterans, their family members, and others have suffered from debilitating, deadly diseases resulting from their exposure on base. Granting victims their overdue day in court is a step toward justice and accountability." Senator Blumenthal, member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs and Judiciary Committees
How Can I Help?
Take action now by signing the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Petition. Veterans and their family members who were harmed by water contamination at Camp Lejeune, along with their loved ones and supporters, can help by signing this important petition. Click here to learn more.
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act Petition for H.R. 2192
Similar to the Senate bill is House Resolution 2192, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Introduced by U.S. Representatives Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Greg Murphy (R-NC), and David Price (D-NC) in March 2021, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act now has more than 125 cosponsors. The bill, which is estimated to cost $7-8 billion in damages to veterans and their family members, is currently stalled due to budgetary concerns.
The Camp LeJeune Justice Act Petition may be signed by any survivor of the water contamination, a loved one, or any other person who believes the Marines and their family members who were exposed to contaminated water deserve justice.
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act - Justice for Veterans Now!
Veterans and their loved ones have suffered from severe and life-threatening illnesses for decades as a result of exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act will give these families the right to pursue justice in a court of law and seek damages for the pain, suffering and loss that have resulted from contaminated Lejeune water.
Sign the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Petition
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act petition calls on legislators to pass this historic and vital piece of legislation as a remedy to the harm done to countless servicemembers and their families. Add your voice by signing the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Petition today!
