Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island H8487: HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE CAMP LEJEUNE JUSTICE ACT OF 2022
Status: Passed both chambers, May 14, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, April 29, 2026:
2026 -- H 8487 ======== LC006358 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ HOUSERESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE CAMP LEJEUNE JUSTICE ACT OF 2022 Introduced By: Representatives Azzinaro, Kennedy, Fellela, Serpa, Read, Abney, and Noret Date Introduced: April 29, 2026 Referred To: House Veterans` Affairs WHEREAS, The House of Representatives hereby recognizes the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and their families; and WHEREAS, From 1953 through 1987, individuals stationed at or residing on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune were exposed to drinking water contaminated with hazardous chemicals, resulting in significant adverse health effects, including cancers, neurological disorders, and other serious illnesses; and WHEREAS, In response to this injustice, the Congress of the United States enacted the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 as part of the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022, thereby creating a cause of action to allow affected individuals to seek appropriate relief for injuries and wrongful death; and WHEREAS, Since its enactment, hundreds of thousands of claims have been filed, revealing significant administrative and judicial challenges, including delays in claim processing, uncertainty in applicable legal standards, and barriers to timely resolution; and WHEREAS, Technical amendments to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act have been proposed in the Congress …
Sponsors
- Samuel Azzinaro (D) · primary sponsor
- Brian Kennedy (D, HD-038)
- Deborah Fellela (D)
- Patricia Serpa (D, HD-027)
- Earl Read (D, HD-026)
- Marvin Abney (D)
- Thomas Noret (D, HD-025)
Latest actions
- : House read and passed
- : Placed on House Calendar
- : Committee recommends passage
- : Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- : Introduced, referred to House Veterans Affairs
Votes
- House Seq #184: PASSAGE (May 14, 2026): 70 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Committee on Veterans` Affairs: Passage (May 5, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: RESOLUTIONS -- GENERAL
Common questions
- What is H8487?
- H8487 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE CAMP LEJEUNE JUSTICE ACT OF 2022.
- What is the status of H8487?
- Passed both chambers as of May 14, 2026. Latest action: House read and passed (May 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored H8487?
- Samuel Azzinaro (D), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H8487?
- On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H8487.pdf
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