Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 5540
Justice for Exonerees Act
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Introduced 2025-09-19Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceJustice 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.
Sponsors
- Maxine Waters Democrat sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-19 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2025-09-19 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-09-19 | Introduced in House | introduce |