Bill
HR 4761
Overview: HR 4761, Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025, Introduced in House, July 25, 2025Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to establish a federal program that pr
Overview: HR 4761, Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025, Introduced in House, July 25, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to establish a federal program that provides legal representation to low-income tenants facing eviction proceedings. This is intended to help protect vulnerable renters and ensure due process in the eviction process.
Key Provisions:
- Requires state and local governments receiving federal housing assistance to provide free legal counsel to tenants with household incomes below 200% of the federal poverty line who are facing eviction
- Authorizes $5 billion in federal funding over 5 years to support the implementation of eviction right to counsel programs
- Directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide guidance and technical assistance to state and local governments
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Low-income tenants facing eviction would be the primary beneficiaries, gaining access to legal representation they may not otherwise be able to afford
- State and local governments would need to establish new eviction right to counsel programs to receive the federal funding
- Landlords may face increased legal costs and challenges in the eviction process
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and will need to go through the full legislative process. If enacted, the federal funding and program requirements would likely take effect within 1-2 years to allow time for state and local implementation.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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