Diversity Jurisdiction Inflation Adjustment Act
Introduced Jun 22, 2026 by Sen. John Kennedy
The Senate passed it. The House has to pass it before it can reach the President.
This bill raises the minimum amount in controversy for federal diversity jurisdiction.
Under current law, federal courts have jurisdiction over civil cases in which the monetary amount in controversy exceeds $75,000 and there is diversity of citizenship among the parties (e.g., the parties are citizens of different states).
This bill raises the minimum amount in controversy from $75,000 to $150,000 and adjusts the amount for inflation every 10 years beginning in 2030.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
No recorded roll-call vote on this bill — it may have passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record individual votes.
- Aug 10, 2026Held at the desk.
- Aug 10, 2026Received in the House.
- Aug 10, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Aug 7, 2026Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4550-4551; text: CR S4551)
- Aug 7, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Aug 7, 2026Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Jun 22, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jun 22, 2026Introduced in Senate