Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 17, 2021Law
H.R. 4019
Justice for Exonerees Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 17, 2021)
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.
What just happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43](D-CA)Sponsor
21 cosponsors21 D
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- Introduced in HouseJun 17, 2021
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
- Jun 17, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House