HR 5540 · 119th CongressIn Committeecongress.gov ↗

Justice for Exonerees Act

What this bill does

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This bill raises the maximum amount of money that can be awarded to people who were wrongfully convicted and sent to prison. It also requires that this maximum amount be updated every year to keep up with inflation.

Introduced

September 19, 2025

Policy Area

Law

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