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H.R. 2202 (96th)

A bill to abolish diversity of citizenship as a basis of jurisdiction of Federal district courts, to abolish the amount in controversy requirement in Federal question cases, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

15 February 1979

Last action

15 February 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-30], Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Gudger, V. Lamar [D-NC-11], Rep. Santini, James D. [D-NV-98], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-11], Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2], Rep. McClory, Robert [R-IL-13], Rep. Railsback, Thomas F. [R-IL-19], Rep. Butler, M. Caldwell [R-VA-6], Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5]

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Summary

Abolishes diversity of citizenship as a basis of jurisdiction of Federal district courts, but retains as a basis of jurisdiction "alienage," involving foreign states or citizens of foreign states. Increases the amount in controversy requirement in such cases from $10,000 to $25,000. Abolishes the amount in controversy requirement in Federal question cases. Retains as a basis for Federal jurisdiction statutory interpleader, which includes actions between citizens of different States. Permits venue for a Federal civil action in any judicial district in which a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred, or in which a substantial part of property that is the subject of the action is situated. Requires, in suits for damages brought under the Consumer Product Safety Act, that the matter in controversy exceed the sum or value of $10,000. Exempts from such requirement actions brought against the United States, Federal agencies or employees of such agencies.

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Timeline

  1. 15 February 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  2. 15 February 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 February 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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