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H.R. 2404 (97th)

Diversity Jurisdiction Reform Act of 1981

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Introduced

10 March 1981

Last action

25 June 1981 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-30], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. McClory, Robert [R-IL-13], Rep. Railsback, Thomas F. [R-IL-19], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Butler, M. Caldwell [R-VA-6], Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22], Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3]

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29 August 2025

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Summary

Diversity Jurisdiction Reform Act of 1981 - 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. 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.

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Timeline

  1. 10 March 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 March 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 March 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 March 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

    Source: Committee

  5. 25 June 1981

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Justice.

    Source: Committee

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