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Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act of 2026

5/7/2026, 9:17 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8449

The bill introduced in the 119th Congress under the designation H.R. 8449 aims to amend title 28 of the United States Code to modify the amount in controversy requirement for diversity cases and addresses other related purposes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8449

Bill HR 8449 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 22, 2026. Bill HR 8449 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 22, 2026.  Bill HR 8449's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 22, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8449

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8449

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8449

To amend title 28, United States Code, to adjust the amount in controversy requirement for diversity cases, and for other purposes.
To amend title 28, United States Code, to adjust the amount in controversy requirement for diversity cases, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8449

Laurel M. Lee
Laurel M. Lee
FloridaRepublican

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