HR 8449·Federal·house
Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled Apr 22, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 22, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the minimum monetary threshold for federal courts to hear cases based on diversity of citizenship, increasing it to $500,000. It applies to any civil lawsuit filed after the law takes effect. This shift narrows the pool of cases eligible for federal jurisdiction, keeping more disputes in state courts.
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