1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eviction Prevention Act of 2019 . 2. Grants for States and units of general local government to provide access to counsel in civil actions related to eviction (a) Authorization The Attorney General is authorized to make grants to States and units of general local government to provide eligible individuals access to counsel in civil actions related to eviction. (b) Use of funds A State or unit of general local government that receives a grant under this section shall use such funds to hire attorneys in positions that are dedicated solely to providing counsel described in subsection (a). (c) Application A State or unit of general local government seeking an application under this section shall submit an application to the Attorney General at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require, including— (1) the rate of eviction for that State or unit of general local government; (2) during the previous year, the number of individuals subject to eviction in that State or unit of general local government who were not represented by an attorney in eviction proceedings; (3) a plan for how the State or unit of general local government will use amounts from a grant under this section to increase access to counsel