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CROWN Act of 2019
2/8/2022, 11:22 PM
Congressional Summary of S 3167
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2019 or the CROWN Act of 2019
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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Current Status of Bill S 3167
Bill S 3167 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 8, 2020. Bill S 3167 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on January 8, 2020. Bill S 3167's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 8, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3167
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
20Democrat Cosponsors
19Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3167
Primary Policy Focus
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesPotential Impact Areas
- 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
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3167
CROWN Act of 2019
CROWN Act of 2019
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2019
A bill to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's texture or style of hair.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3167
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