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S. 4850119th CongressPassed one chamberLatest action Aug 7, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Diversity Jurisdiction Inflation Adjustment Act
Introduced:
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S 4850 would raise the minimum amount at stake for federal diversity lawsuits from $75,000 to $150,000.
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S 4850 raises the minimum amount at stake required to file a diversity jurisdiction lawsuit in federal court from $75,000 to $150,000. Starting in 2030, that threshold would automatically adjust every ten years for inflation, rounded to the nearest $25,000. Judges could also charge court costs to plaintiffs who claim a large amount but win less than the required minimum.
This affects individuals, businesses, and lawyers involved in civil lawsuits between parties from different states.
Fewer cross-state lawsuits would qualify for federal court, pushing smaller-dollar cases into state court instead.
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Right now: it passed the Senate and now goes to the House. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.