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Justice for Exonerees Act
10/8/2025, 9:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5540
The bill titled "To amend title 28, United States Code, to adjust the penalty for unjust conviction and imprisonment, and for other purposes," introduced in the 119th session of Congress as H.R. 5540 on September 19, 2025, aims to modify the penalty for unjust conviction and imprisonment as well as address additional purposes outlined in the bill.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5540
Bill HR 5540 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 19, 2025. Bill HR 5540 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 19, 2025. Bill HR 5540's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 19, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5540
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5540
To amend title 28, United States Code, to adjust the penalty for unjust conviction and imprisonment, and for other purposes.
To amend title 28, United States Code, to adjust the penalty for unjust conviction and imprisonment, and for other purposes.
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