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Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4761| House 
| Updated: 7/25/2025
Summer L. Lee

Summer L. Lee

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (11)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025 establishes a federal grant program to support state, local, and Indian Tribal governments in providing legal representation to low-income tenants. The bill defines a "covered individual" as a tenant with an income at or below 200 percent of the Federal poverty line, facing eviction or housing subsidy termination in a "covered proceeding." The core purpose is to ensure these vulnerable individuals receive full legal representation at no cost through "right to counsel legislation." The legislation creates the Eviction Right to Counsel Fund within the Treasury, authorizing $100,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for grant distribution. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will administer these grants to eligible entities that either enact or are fiscally responsible for implementing such right to counsel legislation, requiring a certification of this commitment in their application. Priority for funding will be given to entities that have laws limiting no-fault evictions, requiring adequate eviction notice periods, establishing eviction diversion programs, or providing emergency rental assistance. Additionally, entities that prioritize using grant funds for the training and recruitment of attorneys to represent covered individuals will receive preference. Grant funds can be used to cover costs associated with implementing right to counsel legislation, including resources for attorney training.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10535
Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2024
Jul 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2463
Introduced in Senate
Jul 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10535
    Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2024


  • July 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2463
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • S 119-2463: Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025

Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4761| House 
| Updated: 7/25/2025
The Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025 establishes a federal grant program to support state, local, and Indian Tribal governments in providing legal representation to low-income tenants. The bill defines a "covered individual" as a tenant with an income at or below 200 percent of the Federal poverty line, facing eviction or housing subsidy termination in a "covered proceeding." The core purpose is to ensure these vulnerable individuals receive full legal representation at no cost through "right to counsel legislation." The legislation creates the Eviction Right to Counsel Fund within the Treasury, authorizing $100,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for grant distribution. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will administer these grants to eligible entities that either enact or are fiscally responsible for implementing such right to counsel legislation, requiring a certification of this commitment in their application. Priority for funding will be given to entities that have laws limiting no-fault evictions, requiring adequate eviction notice periods, establishing eviction diversion programs, or providing emergency rental assistance. Additionally, entities that prioritize using grant funds for the training and recruitment of attorneys to represent covered individuals will receive preference. Grant funds can be used to cover costs associated with implementing right to counsel legislation, including resources for attorney training.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10535
Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2024
Jul 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2463
Introduced in Senate
Jul 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10535
    Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2024


  • July 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2463
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Summer L. Lee

Summer L. Lee

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (11)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • S 119-2463: Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted