Diversity Jurisdiction Reform Act of 1986

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Status In Committee
Sponsor Robert Kastenmeier
Citation 99-HR-4314
Actions 3
Introduced Mar 5th, 1986
Cosponsors
Last Action Mar 11th, 1986
Policy Area
Introduced House Mar 5
House
Senate
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Diversity Jurisdiction Reform Act of 1986 - Amends the judicial code to eliminate diversity of State citizenship as a basis for Federal district court jurisdiction. Increases the amount in controversy required as a basis for Federal district court jurisdiction from $10,000 to $50,000. Directs the Judicial Conference of the United States to report to the Congress on the effects of this Act.

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House
INTRODUCED
INTRODUCED
Mar 5, 1986
ON FLOOR
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE
REFERRED TO SUBCOMMITTEE
Mar 11, 1986
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