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Justice for Exonerees Act

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7193

Justice for Exonerees Act

This bill increases the maximum amount of damages an individual who was unjustly convicted and incarcerated may be awarded and requires that such amount be adjusted annually for inflation.

Current Status of Bill HR 7193

Bill HR 7193 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7193 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2020.  Bill HR 7193's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7193

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7193

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Potential Impact Areas

- Correctional facilities and imprisonment
- Inflation and prices

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7193

Justice for Exonerees Act
To amend title 28, United States Code, to adjust the penalty for unjust conviction and imprisonment, and for other purposes.
Justice for Exonerees Act

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