H.R. 1638

119th Congress

In Committee

CROWN Act of 2025

Sponsored byDemocrat:Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]NJ· Introduced 26 February 2025
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.

26 February 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 19 September 2025

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).

Timeline

4 actions

  1. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.

    26 February 2025 · IntroReferral

  2. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.

    26 February 2025 · IntroReferral

  3. Introduced in House

    26 February 2025 · IntroReferral

  4. Introduced in House

    26 February 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

84 cosponsors

Sponsor

Democrat:Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]NJ

Cosponsors

  • Democrat50100%
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Classification

Policy area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Legislative subjects

Cosmetics and personal careDue process and equal protectionElementary and secondary educationEmployment discrimination and employee rightsHigher educationHousing discriminationPoverty and welfare assistancePublic housingRacial and ethnic relationsState and local government operations
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