CROWN Act of 2025
- Last Action
- 2/26/2025
Actions
- 2025-02-26Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2025-02-26Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2025-02-26Introduced in House
- 2025-02-26Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2025-02-26 (00)
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2025 or the CROWN Act of 2025
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 (e.g., the Civil Rights Act of 1964).
Cosponsors (20)
- Nikema Williams (D-GA)
- Jennifer McClellan (D-VA)
- Adam Smith (D-WA)
- Henry Johnson (D-GA)
- Delia Ramirez (D-IL)
- Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO)
- Lloyd Doggett (D-TX)
- Alma Adams (D-NC)
- Shontel Brown (D-OH)
- Steve Cohen (D-TN)
- Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)
- Terri Sewell (D-AL)
- Eleanor Norton (D-DC)
- Al Green (D-TX)
- Sara Jacobs (D-CA)
- Lauren Underwood (D-IL)
- Timothy Kennedy (D-NY)
- CLEO FIELDS (D-LA)
- Kevin Mullin (D-CA)
- Frederica Wilson (D-FL)
Subjects
- Cosmetics and personal care
- Due process and equal protection
- Elementary and secondary education
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Higher education
- Housing discrimination
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- Public housing
- Racial and ethnic relations
- State and local government operations
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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