Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-2116
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2021-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: 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

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-19
text: 

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.

action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 

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.

action_date: 2022-03-18
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-21
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-03-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-03-18
text: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 82). (text: CR H3833-3834)
action_date: 2022-03-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 82).
action_date: 2022-03-18
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2022-03-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2116.
action_date: 2022-03-18
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-03-18
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 979. (consideration: CR H3833-3842)
action_date: 2022-03-16
text: Rule H. Res. 979 passed House.
action_date: 2022-03-15
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 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)
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 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)
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1172-1173)
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2116.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1160-1166)
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 182.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Committee on the Budget discharged.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Committee on the Budget discharged.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-252, Part I.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-252, Part I.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-03-19
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-03-19
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-03-19
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-19
text: Introduced in House