H.R. 5540 Introduced Law

Justice for Exonerees Act

To amend title 28, United States Code, to adjust the penalty for unjust conviction and imprisonment, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] Introduced September 19, 2025 Cosponsors 0 Latest action September 19, 2025

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 19, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Sep 19, 2025 Introduced in House

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