Eviction Prevention Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 27, 2018)
Eviction Prevention Act of 2018
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to award grants to states to provide legal counsel to low-income individuals in civil actions related to evictions.
The Government Accountability Office must study and report to Congress on evictions in the United States, including the rate of legal representation of tenants and landlords, the effect of full representation on eviction cases, and the potential cost savings from providing representation.
What just happenedNov 15, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 27, 2018
- Nov 15, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Sep 27, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 27, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 27, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House