HOUSE 2116117th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

CROWN Act of 2022

Last Action: 3/21/2022

Actions

2022-03-21Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2022-03-18Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2022-03-18On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 82). (text: CR H3833-3834)
2022-03-18Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 82).
2022-03-18The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2022-03-18DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2116.
2022-03-18Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 963 and H.R. 2116. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on both H.R. 963 and H.R. 2116.
2022-03-18Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 979. (consideration: CR H3833-3842)
2022-03-16Rule H. Res. 979 passed House.
2022-03-15Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 979 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 963 and H.R. 2116. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on both H.R. 963 and H.R. 2116.
2022-02-28On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 235 - 188 (Roll no. 48). (text: CR H1160-1162)
2022-02-28Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 235 - 188 (Roll no. 48).(text: CR H1160-1162)
2022-02-28Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1172-1173)
2022-02-28At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2022-02-28DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2116.

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CRS Summary

As of 2022-03-18 (53)

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.

Cosponsors (20)

BARBARA LEE (D-CA)
Ayanna Pressley (D-MA)
Ilhan Omar (D-MN)
Gwen Moore (D-WI)
Joyce Beatty (D-OH)
CAROLYN MALONEY (D-NY)
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)
DANNY DAVIS (D-IL)
Brenda Lawrence (D-MI)
BENNIE THOMPSON (D-MS)
Frederica Wilson (D-FL)
Anthony Brown (D-MD)
Yvette Clarke (D-NY)
Val Demings (D-FL)
Dwight Evans (D-PA)
ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
G. K. Butterfield (D-NC)
Adriano Espaillat (D-NY)
Nikema Williams (D-GA)
Steven Horsford (D-NV)

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

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