119th Congress Law
H.R. 5540: Justice for Exonerees Act
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Summary
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.
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History
- Introduced in the House by Maxine Waters.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.