Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act of 2026

This legislative proposal aims to modernize the criteria for federal diversity jurisdiction by significantly adjusting the financial threshold required for such cases. It specifically amends section 1332(a) of title 28, United States Code, which governs the amount in controversy for these actions.

The bill raises the current jurisdictional minimum from $75,000 to $500,000. This substantial increase is intended to limit the types of cases heard in federal courts based solely on diversity of citizenship. The new, higher financial requirement will be applicable to any civil action initiated on or after the date the Act is enacted into law.