H.R. 8449

Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act of 2026

Sponsor: Laurel M. Lee · 0 cosponsors

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Introduced Apr 22
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Sec. 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.