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HR8449119th Congress
Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]
Introduced
Summary
Raises the federal diversity jurisdiction threshold to $500,000. The Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act of 2026 would amend 28 U.S.C. 1332(a) by striking "$75,000" and inserting "$500,000". The change would apply to any civil action commenced on or after the date of enactment of the Act.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Higher threshold for federal lawsuits
This bill would raise the dollar threshold to use federal diversity jurisdiction from $75,000 to $500,000. If enacted, that change would apply to any civil action started on or after the date of enactment. Plaintiffs with claims between $75,000 and $500,000 would generally no longer qualify to bring those cases in federal court. Those parties would usually need a different federal basis for jurisdiction or would have to proceed in state court.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]
FL • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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