S 4850·Federal·senate
Diversity Jurisdiction Inflation Adjustment Act
Passed One ChamberFiled Jun 22, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R)
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Aug 10, 2026
Summary
S 4850, the Diversity Jurisdiction Inflation Adjustment Act, proposes to change the dollar amount that triggers federal diversity jurisdiction so it reflects inflation. The change would affect civil cases that meet the new threshold and could shift which lawsuits are heard in federal court. The measure has been read twice and sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee for further action.
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