CROWN Act of 2022
Latest action · Mar 21, 2022 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMar 19, 2021
- Passed HouseMar 18, 2022
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
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.
Recorded votes 2
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 82 | On Passage | Passed235–189 | Mar 18, 2022 |
| House 48 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Failed235–188 | Feb 28, 2022 |
Cosponsors 116
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 19, 2021 to Feb 25, 2022, with 30 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NY | Adriano Espaillat | Original | Mar 19, 2021 |
| D-FL | Alcee L. Hastings | Original | Mar 19, 2021 |
| D-MD | Anthony G. Brown | Original | Mar 19, 2021 |
| D-MA | Ayanna Pressley | Original | Mar 19, 2021 |
| D-CA | Barbara Lee | Original | Mar 19, 2021 |
| D-MS | Bennie G. Thompson | Original | Mar 19, 2021 |
| D-MI | Brenda L. Lawrence | Original | Mar 19, 2021 |
| D-NY | Carolyn B. Maloney | Original | Mar 19, 2021 |
| D-MO | Cori Bush | Original | Mar 19, 2021 |
| D-IL | Danny K. Davis | Original | Mar 19, 2021 |
| D-NJ | Donald M. Payne, Jr. | Original | Mar 19, 2021 |
| D-PA | Dwight Evans | Original | Mar 19, 2021 |
| D-TX | Eddie Bernice Johnson | Original | Mar 19, 2021 |
| D-DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | Original | Mar 19, 2021 |
| D-FL | Frederica S. Wilson | Original | Mar 19, 2021 |
Actions 26
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Mar 21, 2022Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Mar 18, 2022Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 979. (consideration: CR H3833-3842)
- Mar 18, 2022DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2116.
- Mar 18, 2022Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 18, 2022On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 82). (text: CR H3833-3834)
Amendments 1
Amendments offered to this bill.
| Amendment | Description | Offered by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAmdt 185 | Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 979, the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-36 is considered adopted. | Rules Committee | On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 888 | CROWN Act of 2021 | Related bill | Mar 22, 2021 |
| HRES 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 | Procedurally related | Mar 16, 2022 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues.
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- 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
Text 4
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Mar 21, 2022Referred in Senate
- Mar 18, 2022Engrossed in House
- Feb 25, 2022Reported in House
- Mar 19, 2021Introduced in House
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