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CROWN Act of 2025

Introduced: February 26, 2025 Introduced by: Booker, Cory A. Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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Feb 26, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2025 or the CROWN Act of 2025

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 (e.g., the Civil Rights Act of 1964).

What's happening now February 26, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1