HR 5540 119th Congress House In Committee

Justice for Exonerees Act

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. · Sep 19, 2025

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Legislative Summary

Justice for Exonerees Act This bill increases the maximum amount of damages that an individual who was unjustly convicted and incarcerated may be awarded and requires that this amount be adjusted annually for inflation.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Independent · CA

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