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Justice for Exonerees Act

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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.

Sponsor

Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]

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Introduced

September 19, 2025

Policy Area

Law

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