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Increased Compensation for Wrongfully Convicted and Imprisoned Individuals

This act increases the compensation amount for individuals who were wrongfully convicted and imprisoned. It also introduces annual inflation adjustments for these compensations, ensuring their value does not decrease over time. This aims to provide better financial support for those who have experienced judicial injustice.
Key points
Increases the maximum compensation amount from $50,000 to $70,000 for wrongfully convicted individuals.
Introduces annual inflation adjustment for the compensation amount based on the Consumer Price Index to maintain its real value.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4019
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Process start date: 2021-06-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Justice for Exonerees Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4019.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increases the maximum compensation amount from $50,000 to $70,000 for wrongfully convicted individuals.
  • Introduces annual inflation adjustment for the compensation amount based on the Consumer Price Index to maintain its real value.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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