Bill would raise money threshold for filing lawsuits in federal court
Passed one chamberS. 4850Latest action
Sponsor: John Kennedy · Senator · LA
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Official title: Diversity Jurisdiction Inflation Adjustment Act
119th Congress
Topics: Crime & justice
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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What does this do?
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.
Who does it affect?
This affects individuals, businesses, and lawyers involved in civil lawsuits between parties from different states.
Why does it matter?
Fewer cross-state lawsuits would qualify for federal court, pushing smaller-dollar cases into state court instead.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJun 22, 2026
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- HouseYou are here · Aug 10, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Held at the desk.