Bill · H.R. 4761· House(119-HR-4761)
Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/25/2025
- Last activity
- 7/25/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Summer Lee
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025 establishes the Eviction Right to Counsel Fund. This fund is intended to provide grants to State, local, and Indian Tribal governments. These grants support entities that have enacted or are responsible for implementing legislation that provides full legal representation at no cost to low-income tenants. The legislation targets individuals with incomes at or below 200 percent of the Federal poverty line facing eviction or housing subsidy termination. Funding is authorized at $100,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically targets legal aid for those at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty line.
Does this make housing cost less?+6
The bill provides legal representation to prevent evictions and supports entities that provide emergency rental assistance.
Is this likely to reduce homelessness?+5
By providing legal counsel and supporting eviction diversion programs, the bill aims to help low-income tenants remain in their homes.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill authorizes $100,000,000 in annual federal spending for the Eviction Right to Counsel Fund.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Legal Representation for Low-Income Tenants: The bill provides for full legal representation at no cost to covered individuals, which are those with an income equal to or less than 200 percent of the Federal poverty line, during eviction proceedings or housing subsidy terminations (Sec. 2(a)(1), (2), (6)).
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Support for Vulnerable Tenants: Through the grant system, priority is given to entities that implement laws limiting eviction causes for tenants not at fault, requiring 30-day written notice periods, establishing diversion programs, or providing emergency rental assistance (Sec. 2(c)(3)(A)).
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Professional Legal Resources: Grant funds can be used for the training and recruitment of attorneys to ensure they are prepared to represent covered individuals in court or administrative forums (Sec. 2(c)(3)(B), (4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+7Good For Native Americans+4Good For Children+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+6Reduces Homelessness+5Improves Poverty Reduction+4Improves Disability Rights+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Reduces Government Spending-2
- 9/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/25/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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