Bill119th CongressFiled Sep 19, 2025Law
H.R. 5540
Justice for Exonerees Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 19, 2025)
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.
What just happenedSep 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43](D-CA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseSep 19, 2025
- Sep 19, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sep 19, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 19, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House