H.R. 5540
119th Congress
Justice for Exonerees Act
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
19 septembre 2025·10 months ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 6 avril 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
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
19 septembre 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
19 septembre 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
19 septembre 2025 · IntroReferral
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0 cosponsors
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Democrat:Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]CAClassification
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