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Eviction Prevention Act of 2019

Introduced: December 4, 2019 Introduced by: DeLauro, Rosa L. Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov

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Became law

Jan 30, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Dec 4, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Dec 4, 2019

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Eviction Prevention Act of 2019

This bill authorizes grant programs to provide legal counsel to individuals in eviction proceedings and to collect data regarding evictions. The bill also requires a study of evictions generally.

Specifically, the Department of Justice (DOJ) may award grants to states and local governments to provide legal counsel in eviction proceedings to an individual whose income is less than 125% of the federal poverty level. DOJ may also award grants to states and local governments to collect data on evictions, including with respect to race and property type.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must study evictions generally and with regard to the legal representation of tenants in eviction proceedings.

What's happening now January 30, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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