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Eviction Prevention Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-5298| House 
| Updated: 1/30/2020
Rosa L. DeLauro

Rosa L. DeLauro

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (9)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Dec 4, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 4, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 30, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • December 4, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 4, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 30, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Housing and Community Development

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Eviction Prevention Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-5298| House 
| Updated: 1/30/2020
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.
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Timeline
Dec 4, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 4, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 30, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • December 4, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 4, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 30, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Rosa L. DeLauro

Rosa L. DeLauro

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (9)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Housing and Community Development

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsJudicial procedure and administrationLandlord and tenantLawyers and legal servicesPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operations