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Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025

8/9/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4761

The bill H.R. 4761 of the 119th Congress, introduced on July 25, 2025, aims to offer grants to State and local governments that pass or are financially accountable for executing right to counsel laws for low-income tenants encountering eviction.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4761

Bill HR 4761 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2025. Bill HR 4761 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 25, 2025.  Bill HR 4761's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 25, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4761

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
4
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
24
Democrat Cosponsors
24
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4761

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4761

To provide grants to State and local governments that enact or are fiscally responsible for implementing right to counsel legislation for low-income tenants facing eviction, and for other purposes.
To provide grants to State and local governments that enact or are fiscally responsible for implementing right to counsel legislation for low-income tenants facing eviction, and for other purposes.

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Emryn Bradford profile image

Emryn Bradford

690

8 months ago

This bill is so good, like, it's gonna help so many people who can't afford a lawyer when they're getting kicked out of their homes. I mean, like, it's not fair that rich people can just hire a fancy lawyer and poor people are just left to figure it out on their own. This bill is gonna make sure everyone has a fair shot, you know? It's like, finally some justice for the little guys.

Xyla Blackburn profile image

Xyla Blackburn

668

7 months ago

I fully support this bill as it provides crucial legal representation to individuals facing eviction, ensuring they have a fair chance to defend themselves in court. This is especially important for vulnerable populations who may not have the resources to hire a lawyer on their own. By guaranteeing the right to counsel, we are promoting justice and preventing homelessness. However, I wonder how this bill will impact the housing market in the short term.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4761

Summer L. Lee
Summer L. Lee
PennsylvaniaDemocrat
Rashida Tlaib
Rashida Tlaib
MichiganDemocrat
Lateefah Simon
Lateefah Simon
CaliforniaIndependent
Delia C. Ramirez
Delia C. Ramirez
IllinoisDemocrat
LaMonica McIver
LaMonica McIver
New JerseyIndependent
Jonathan L. Jackson
Jonathan L. Jackson
IllinoisDemocrat

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