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RepublicanBill · H.R. 8449· House(119-HR-8449)

Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act of 2026

Rep. Lee
Age: 52 years
Florida
Introduced
4/22/2026
Last activity
4/22/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Laurel Lee
Cosponsors
None
Law
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act of 2026'', aims to change how diversity cases are handled in federal courts. It proposes an amendment to title 28, United States Code. Specifically, it seeks to adjust the amount in controversy requirement. The bill would replace the current $75,000'' threshold with ``$500,000''. This change would apply to any civil action started on or after the date the Act is enacted.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-4

    The increase in the amount in controversy requirement may disproportionately impact lower-income demographics seeking federal judicial recourse.

  • Would middle-income households be better off under this?-3

    The higher threshold reduces the opportunity for middle-income litigants to access federal courts through diversity jurisdiction.

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-3

    The increased threshold makes it more difficult for parties to utilize federal diversity jurisdiction for civil disputes.