H.R. 2116
Referred to CommitteeCROWN Act of 2022
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
3/21/2022 • Senate
Summary
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2022 or the CROWN Act of 2022
This bill prohibits discrimination based on a person's hair texture or hairstyle if that style or texture is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. Specifically, the bill prohibits this type of discrimination against those participating in federally assisted programs, housing programs, public accommodations, and employment.
Persons shall not be deprived of equal rights under the law and shall not be subjected to prohibited practices based on their hair texture or style.
The bill provides for enforcement procedures under the applicable laws.
Passed House • 3/18/2022
Topics & Subjects
CBO Cost Estimates (1)
Amendments (1)
This bill has 1 amendment proposed or adopted.
View all amendments on Congress.govCongressional Votes (2)
On Passage
March 18, 2022
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
February 28, 2022
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (117)
Party Breakdown
Sponsor
Cosponsors (116)
Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
March 19, 2021
Committee Review
September 30, 2021
Floor Debate
February 28, 2022
Passed Chamber
February 28, 2022
Other Chamber
President
Failed
February 28, 2022
Text Versions (4)
Committee Reports (1)
Related Bills (2)
S. 888
CROWN Act of 2021
H.Res. 979
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 963) to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2116) to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's texture or style of hair.