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H.R. 5309 · 116th Congress

Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2020

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Passed the House without a recorded vote, then expired. It passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record how each member voted, but didn't become law before the 116th Congress ended.

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63 cosponsors · 63 D
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29 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. House Introduced Dec 5, 2019
  2. House Passed Sep 21, 2020

Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2020 or the CROWN Act of 2020

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House · Sep 21, 2020

Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2020 or the CROWN Act of 2020

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: CROWN Act of 2020

Also known as: CROWN Act of 2019; Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2019

Latest action (Sep 22, 2020): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: House · Introduced: Dec 5, 2019

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. House Introduced Dec 5, 2019
  2. House Passed Sep 21, 2020

No recorded floor vote found.