CROWN Act of 2021

1/11/2023, 1:47 PM

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.

Congress
117

Number
S - 888

Introduced on
2021-03-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/22/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's texture or style of hair.

Policy Areas
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact
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

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/30/2021

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 parti...


Latest Action3/22/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.