HR 2116
117th Congress
House
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
CROWN Act of 2022
Everywhere this bill has been
24 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 21, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 18, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 82).
Mar 18, 2022
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 18, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2116.
Mar 18, 2022
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.
Mar 18, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 18, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 979. (consideration: CR H3833-3842)
Mar 16, 2022
Rule H. Res. 979 passed House.
Mar 15, 2022
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.
Feb 28, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2116.
Feb 28, 2022
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)
Feb 28, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1172-1173)
Feb 28, 2022
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.
Feb 28, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1160-1166)
Feb 28, 2022
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 25, 2022
Committee on the Budget discharged.
Feb 25, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 182.
Feb 25, 2022
Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
Feb 25, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-252, Part I.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Sep 30, 2021
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
Sep 30, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 19, 2021
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.
Mar 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2022 | House · vote #82 | On Passage | Passed | 235–189 | See who voted → |
| Feb 28, 2022 | House · vote #48 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Failed | 235–188 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
1
1 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 185 | — | Agreed to |
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Plain-English 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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Cosponsors
100
Bourdeaux, Carolyn
D
Garamendi, John
McEachin, A.
D
Kim, Andy
Malinowski, Tom
D
DelBene, Suzan K.
D
Pingree, Chellie
D
Brown, Shontel M.
D
Bonamici, Suzanne
COOPER, JAMES
D
Correa, J. Luis
Deutch, Theodore
D
Norcross, Donald
Sires, Albio
D
Boyle, Brendan F.
D
Dean, Madeleine
D
Takano, Mark
D
Quigley, Mike
D
Raskin, Jamie
D
Garcia, Sylvia R.
D
Larson, John B.
D
Lieu, Ted
Maloney, Sean
D
McGovern, James P.
D
Pallone, Frank
RYAN, TIM
D
Frankel, Lois
D
Stanton, Greg
D
DeSaulnier, Mark
D
Escobar, Veronica
D
Clyburn, James E.
D
Jayapal, Pramila
D
Underwood, Lauren
D
Carter, Troy A.
Pascrell, Bill
D
Bishop, Sanford D.
D
Castor, Kathy
D
Cleaver, Emanuel
D
Green, Al
D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
D
McBath, Lucy
D
Mfume, Kweisi
D
Neguse, Joe
D
Scanlon, Mary Gay
D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
D
Tlaib, Rashida
D
Veasey, Marc A.
Cicilline, David
Schrader, Kurt
D
Adams, Alma S.
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