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Official Website of Representative Laurel Lee (FL-15)

Original title: Laurel Lee — laurellee.house.gov

June 10, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Residents of Florida's 15th District can use this site to request help with federal agencies, apply for internships, or track the status of legislation sponsored by Representative Lee that impacts federal court jurisdiction and art recovery.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Florida 15th District Residents

Residents have access to federal casework assistance, internship opportunities, and information on federal legislation.

Federal Court Litigants

Litigants in diversity cases would be subject to a higher $500,000 amount-in-controversy threshold if the proposed legislation is enacted.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Key Facts

The HEAR Act of 2025 (Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Donald Trump on April 13, 2026.
Representative Laurel Lee introduced the Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act on April 22, 2026.
The Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act proposes raising the amount-in-controversy threshold for federal diversity cases from $75,000 to $500,000.
Representative Lee hosted the annual Congressional Art Competition for Florida's 15th District on April 30, 2026.
The office provides constituent services including federal agency casework, flag requests, and small business assistance.
Laurel Lee has served as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 15th District since January 3, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get help with a federal agency?

You can submit a request through the digital form provided on the Representative's official website.

What is the Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act?

It is a bill introduced by Rep. Lee that aims to modernize federal court jurisdiction by increasing the minimum dollar amount required for diversity cases from $75,000 to $500,000.

How can I request a flag to be flown over the Capitol?

Flag requests can be made through the 'Flag Requests' section on the Representative's website.

Why It Matters

Summary

This is the official congressional website for Representative Laurel Lee, providing information on her legislative activities, constituent services, and recent news for Florida's 15th District. It includes updates on recently introduced and enacted legislation, as well as resources for residents seeking federal agency assistance or other services.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Federal Court Jurisdiction Reform

The Representative is actively pursuing a significant increase in the financial threshold for federal diversity jurisdiction, which would shift more civil litigation to state courts.

Laurel Lee Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act

Connected Entities

personLaurel Lee“U.S. Representative for Florida's 15th Congressional District.”Map →

locationFlorida's 15th Congressional District“The district represented by Laurel Lee.”Map →

personDonald Trump“President of the United States who signed the HEAR Act into law.”Map →

Sources

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laurellee.house.gov

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