Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act of 2026
- Introduced Apr 22
- Committee Apr 22
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Summary
This bill raises the minimum amount in controversy required for federal courts to hear diversity jurisdiction cases from $75,000 to $500,000. Sec. 2, Amendment to amount in controversy requirement: The bill amends section 1332(a) of title 28, United States Code, by replacing the current $75,000 threshold with $500,000. This change applies to any civil action that begins on or after the date the bill becomes law.
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- HouseIntroduced in HouseApr 22, 2026
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Apr 22, 2026
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- Introduced in HouseApr 22, 2026PDF: Introduced in House
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- House Judiciary CommitteeReferred To Apr 22, 2026
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- Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL-15)Sponsor, Apr 22, 2026
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- Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced
- To amend title 28, United States Code, to adjust the amount in controversy requirement for diversity cases, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
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