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CROWN Act of 2022

Introduced: March 19, 2021 Introduced by: Watson Coleman, Bonnie Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 26 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
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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 979. (consideration: CR H3833-3842)
Mar 18, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 82). (text: CR H3833-3834)
Mar 18, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 82).
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
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)
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
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 18, 2022 House · vote #82 On Passage Passed 235189 See who voted →
Mar 1, 2022 House · vote #48 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Failed 235188 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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's happening now March 21, 2022

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 77
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Garamendi, John
California · Feb 25, 2022
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Kim, Andy
New Jersey · Feb 22, 2022
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DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · Jan 28, 2022
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Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Jan 28, 2022
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Brown, Shontel M.
Ohio · Nov 15, 2021
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Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Oct 21, 2021
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Correa, J. Luis
California · Oct 5, 2021
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Norcross, Donald
New Jersey · Oct 5, 2021
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Boyle, Brendan F.
Pennsylvania · Sep 30, 2021
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Dean, Madeleine
Pennsylvania · Sep 30, 2021
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Takano, Mark
California · Sep 30, 2021
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Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Sep 29, 2021
D
Raskin, Jamie
Maryland · Sep 29, 2021
D
Garcia, Sylvia R.
Texas · Sep 28, 2021
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Sep 28, 2021
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Lieu, Ted
California · Sep 28, 2021
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Sep 28, 2021
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Sep 28, 2021
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Frankel, Lois
Florida · Sep 27, 2021
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Stanton, Greg
Arizona · Sep 27, 2021
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DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Sep 24, 2021
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Escobar, Veronica
Texas · Sep 24, 2021
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Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Sep 23, 2021
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Jayapal, Pramila
Washington · Sep 23, 2021
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Underwood, Lauren
Illinois · Sep 23, 2021
D
Carter, Troy A.
Louisiana · Sep 22, 2021
D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Sep 21, 2021
D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · Sep 21, 2021
D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Sep 21, 2021
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Green, Al
Texas · Sep 21, 2021
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Sep 21, 2021
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McBath, Lucy
Georgia · Sep 21, 2021
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Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Sep 21, 2021
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Neguse, Joe
Colorado · Sep 21, 2021
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Scanlon, Mary Gay
Pennsylvania · Sep 21, 2021
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Sep 21, 2021
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Tlaib, Rashida
Michigan · Sep 21, 2021
D
Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Sep 21, 2021
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Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Sep 17, 2021
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Bacon, Don
Nebraska · Sep 17, 2021
D
Carson, André
Indiana · Sep 17, 2021
D
Gallego, Ruben
Arizona · Sep 17, 2021
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Jeffries, Hakeem S.
New York · Sep 17, 2021
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Waters, Maxine
California · Sep 17, 2021
D
Jacobs, Sara
California · Jul 27, 2021
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Foster, Bill
Illinois · Jul 13, 2021
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Plaskett, Stacey E.
Virgin Islands · Jul 6, 2021
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jun 29, 2021
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Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Jun 22, 2021
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Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Jun 14, 2021
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