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Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2463| Senate 
| Updated: 7/24/2025
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (4)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes the Eviction Right to Counsel Fund within the Treasury, authorizing $100,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will administer a grant program from this fund for eligible entities, which include State, local, and Indian Tribal governments. These grants are specifically for jurisdictions that enact or are fiscally responsible for implementing right to counsel legislation , ensuring full legal representation at no cost for low-income tenants facing eviction or housing subsidy termination proceedings. To qualify as a low-income tenant, an individual's income must be at or below 200 percent of the Federal poverty line. The Secretary will prioritize grant applications from entities that have laws limiting no-fault evictions, requiring at least 30-day eviction notices, establishing eviction diversion programs, or providing emergency rental assistance. Additionally, priority is given to entities that will use funds to train and recruit attorneys to provide representation for these covered individuals.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4646
Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2024
Jul 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 24, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Jul 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4761
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4646
    Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2024


  • July 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 24, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • July 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4761
    Introduced in House

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4761: Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025

Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2463| Senate 
| Updated: 7/24/2025
This bill establishes the Eviction Right to Counsel Fund within the Treasury, authorizing $100,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will administer a grant program from this fund for eligible entities, which include State, local, and Indian Tribal governments. These grants are specifically for jurisdictions that enact or are fiscally responsible for implementing right to counsel legislation , ensuring full legal representation at no cost for low-income tenants facing eviction or housing subsidy termination proceedings. To qualify as a low-income tenant, an individual's income must be at or below 200 percent of the Federal poverty line. The Secretary will prioritize grant applications from entities that have laws limiting no-fault evictions, requiring at least 30-day eviction notices, establishing eviction diversion programs, or providing emergency rental assistance. Additionally, priority is given to entities that will use funds to train and recruit attorneys to provide representation for these covered individuals.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4646
Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2024
Jul 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 24, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Jul 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4761
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4646
    Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2024


  • July 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 24, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • July 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4761
    Introduced in House
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (4)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4761: Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted