H.R. 5540

119th Congress

In Committee

Justice for Exonerees Act

Sponsored byDemocrat:Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]CA· Introduced 19 September 2025
Open on Congress.gov

0

Cosponsors

3

Actions

0

Amendments

0

Committees

—

Since introduced

Introduced
Committee
Passed Chamber
Passed Both
Enacted
Step 1 of 0
Latest action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

19 September 2025·10 months ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 6 April 2026

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.

Timeline

3 actions

  1. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    19 September 2025 · IntroReferral

  2. Introduced in House

    19 September 2025 · IntroReferral

  3. Introduced in House

    19 September 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

0 cosponsors

Sponsor

Democrat:Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]CA

Classification

Policy area

Law
Pelosi Tracker
Follow on XJoin our Discord
PoliticiansBillsPortfoliosPricingAboutLegalTerms of ServicePrivacy Policy
Français
© 2026 - All rights reserved. Powered by Vantara Labs
This website is an independent, third-party platform. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way associated with Nancy Pelosi, her office, or her representatives. Any use of her name is solely for the purpose of discussing publicly available information.The information provided on this website is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as, nor should it be construed as, financial or investment advice. The data presented here is sourced from publicly available filings and records. While we strive for accuracy, timeliness, and completeness, we do not guarantee that all information is error-free or current.