A bill to eliminate diversity of citizenship as a basis of jurisdiction of Federal district courts, and for other purposes.
Diversity Jurisdiction Reform Act of 1983 - 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.
Revises venue requirements to permit the bringing of a civil action in the judicial district in which either: (1) a substantial part of the events occurred which prompted the action; or (2) a substantial part of the property involved is located.
Directs the Judicial Conference of the United States to report to the Congress on the effects of this Act.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.
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