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Introduced
09/19/2025
09/19/2025
In Committee
09/19/2025
09/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to adjust the penalty for unjust conviction and imprisonment, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Justice for Exonerees Act, seeks to improve compensation for individuals who have been wrongfully convicted and imprisoned by amending Section 2513 of Title 28 in the United States Code. Specifically, the bill increases the maximum compensation for exonerees from $50,000 to $70,000 and mandates that this amount be automatically adjusted annually for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is a standard measure of the average change in prices paid by urban consumers for goods and services. This change aims to provide more meaningful financial support to individuals who have been unjustly incarcerated, acknowledging the significant personal and professional losses they experience due to wrongful conviction, and ensuring that the compensation keeps pace with the rising cost of living over time.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 09/19/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5540/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5540/BILLS-119hr5540ih.pdf |
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