HR 5884
Legal Assistance to Prevent Evictions Act of 2020
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The Legal Assistance to Prevent Evictions Act of 2020 creates a grant program within the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide free legal assistance to low-income tenants facing eviction. The program aims to help tenants understand their rights and navigate the eviction process, potentially avoiding or resolving evictions more favorably. It prioritizes applicants with experience in eviction cases and those serving communities with high eviction rates, particularly in rural areas.
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Barbara Lee
David E. Price
Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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