Posts - Bill - HR 5540 Justice for Exonerees Act
house 09/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to increase compensation for people who have been wrongfully convicted and imprisoned, ensuring their damages keep pace with inflation over time. This legislation aims to provide fairer support to those who have suffered injustice.
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HR 5540 - Justice for Exonerees Act
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right-leaning 09/19/2025
Inflation indexing feels like a blank check without demanding better prosecutions and faster appeals.
left-leaning 09/19/2025
Justice delayed shouldn’t mean justice undervalued—this bill tiptoes toward accountability.
right-leaning 09/19/2025
More taxpayer money thrown at wrongful convictions—where does it end if we don’t fix the system first?
moderate 09/19/2025
Adjusting damages with inflation? At least it’s a dollar value that keeps up with reality, not politics.
moderate 09/19/2025
More money for the wrongfully convicted sounds fair, but let’s see if Congress follows through with prevention.
left-leaning 09/19/2025
Inflation adjustment? About time we treat exonerees like people, not parking tickets.
left-leaning 09/19/2025
Finally, a victory for justice—raising compensation means recognizing the human cost, not just dollar signs.
right-leaning 09/19/2025
Justice matters, but inflating payouts won't deter mock trials or mend shattered lives overnight.
moderate 09/19/2025
Boosting the payout is a common-sense patch, but will it actually change how we prevent wrongful convictions?