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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-21 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate |
| 2022-03-18 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2022-03-18 | Vote | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 82). (text: CR H3833-3834) | House floor actions |
| 2022-03-18 | Floor | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. | House floor actions |
| 2022-03-18 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2116. | House floor actions |
| 2022-03-18 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2022-03-18 | Floor | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 979. (consideration: CR H3833-3842) | House floor actions |
| 2022-03-16 | Floor | Rule H. Res. 979 passed House. | House floor actions |
| 2022-03-15 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2022-02-28 | Vote | 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) | House floor actions |
| 2022-02-28 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1172-1173) | House floor actions |
| 2022-02-28 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2022-02-28 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2116. | House floor actions |
| 2022-02-28 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1160-1166) | House floor actions |
| 2022-02-28 | Floor | Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. | House floor actions |
| 2022-02-25 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 182. | House floor actions |
| 2022-02-25 | Discharge | Committee on the Budget discharged. | House floor actions |
| 2022-02-25 | Discharge | Committee on Education and Labor discharged. | House floor actions |
| 2022-02-25 | Committee | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-252, Part I. | House floor actions |
| 2021-10-19 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House committee actions |
| 2021-09-30 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15. | House committee actions |
| 2021-09-30 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2021-03-19 | IntroReferral | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2021-03-19 | IntroReferral | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2021-03-19 | IntroReferral | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2021-03-19 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |