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119th Congress Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

H.R. 1638: CROWN Act of 2025

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 26, 2025
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Feb 26, 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).

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

84

Who scored on this bill

12 points earned
  1. 1Bonnie Watson Coleman D-NJ SponsorReached a cosponsor milestone, introduced3 events+12
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History

  1. Feb 26, 2025Introduced in the House by Bonnie Watson Coleman.
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  1. Feb 26, 2025Introduced in House
  2. Feb 26, 2025Referred 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.