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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 19, 2021Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
H.R. 2116

Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary passed house (Mar 18, 2022)

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.

What just happenedMar 21, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12](D-NJ)Sponsor
116 cosponsors115 D1 R
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  1. Mar 21, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Mar 18, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Mar 18, 2022FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 82). (text: CR H3833-3834)

  4. Mar 18, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 82).

  5. Mar 18, 2022FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  6. Mar 18, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2116.

  7. Mar 18, 2022FloorH8D000

    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.

  8. Mar 18, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 979. (consideration: CR H3833-3842)

  9. Mar 16, 2022FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 979 passed House.

  10. Mar 15, 2022FloorH1L210

    Rules 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.

  11. Feb 28, 2022FloorH37300

    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)

  12. Feb 28, 2022Floor9000

    Failed 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)

  13. Feb 28, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1172-1173)

  14. Feb 28, 2022FloorH37220

    At 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.

  15. Feb 28, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2116.

  16. Feb 28, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1160-1166)

  17. Feb 28, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  18. Feb 25, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 182.

  19. Feb 25, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on the Budget discharged.

    Budget Committee
  20. Feb 25, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on the Budget discharged.

    Budget Committee
  21. Feb 25, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on Education and Labor discharged.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  22. Feb 25, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on Education and Labor discharged.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  23. Feb 25, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-252, Part I.

    Judiciary Committee
  24. Feb 25, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-252, Part I.

    Judiciary Committee
  25. Oct 19, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  26. Sep 30, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.

    Judiciary Committee
  27. Sep 30, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  28. Mar 19, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and the Budget, 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.

    Budget Committee
  29. Mar 19, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and the Budget, 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.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  30. Mar 19, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and the Budget, 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.

    Judiciary Committee
  31. Mar 19, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  32. Mar 19, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMar 18, 202253

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.

Reported to House, Part IFeb 25, 20228

Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2021 or the CROWN Act of 2021

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.

Introduced in HouseMar 19, 2021

Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2021 or the CROWN Act of 2021

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.

Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2022 — Informed