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Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act of 2026
To amend title 28, United States Code, to adjust the amount in controversy requirement for diversity cases, and for other purposes.
Summary
HR 8449, the Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act of 2026, increases the amount-in-controversy threshold for diversity cases in federal district courts from $75,000 to $500,000. Diversity jurisdiction allows federal courts to hear civil cases between citizens of different states when the amount at stake exceeds the threshold. The amendment applies to all civil actions commenced on or after the date of enactment of the Act.
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Sponsor (1)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Laurel M. Lee’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $87,600
- HOSPITALITY SOUTH $13,200
- ICI HOMES $13,200
- WEATHERFORD CAPITAL $13,200
- ASHLEY FURNITURE $9,900
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Laurel M. Lee → · Outside spending →
Actions (2)
- Apr 22, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. · house
- Apr 22, 2026 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 22, 2026
Ms. Lee of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend title 28, United States Code, to adjust the amount in controversy requirement for diversity cases, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act of 2026”.
SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY REQUIREMENT.
(a) Amendment to Title 28, United States Code.—Section 1332(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking “$75,000” and inserting “$500,000”.
(b) Applicability.—The amendment made by this section shall apply to any civil action commenced on or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>
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