H.R. 5540 · 119th Congress
Justice for Exonerees Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Maxine Waters
- Introduced
- 2025-09-19
- Latest action
- 2025-09-19 · Introduced in House
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.