H.R. 5540

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Justice for Exonerees Act

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Committee

Latest Action · September 19, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Congress

119th (2025–2027)

Introduced

September 19, 2025

Sponsor

Rep. Maxine WatersD

Cosponsors (0)

None

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119th (2025–2027)

H.R. 5540

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.

https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5540/BILLS-119hr5540ih.htm

https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5540/BILLS-119hr5540ih.htm

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