HR 8449
Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act of 2026
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:08 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act of 2026, proposes to increase the minimum amount in controversy required to file a diversity lawsuit in federal court. Currently, the threshold is $75,000, but the bill would raise it to $500,000. This change aims to streamline the federal court system by reducing the number of cases that qualify for diversity jurisdiction, focusing instead on larger disputes between parties from different states. The bill will take effect on the date it is enacted.
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