H.R. 1638
119th Congress
CROWN Act of 2025
84
Cosponsors
4
Actions
0
Amendments
0
Committees
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Since introduced
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 février 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 19 septembre 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
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 février 2025 · IntroReferral
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 février 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
26 février 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
26 février 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
84 cosponsors
Sponsor
Democrat:Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]NJCosponsors
- Democrat50100%
- Democrat:Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]MI
- Democrat:Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]WA
- Democrat:Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]OH
- Democrat:Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]IL
- Democrat:Rep. Friedman, Laura [D-CA-30]CA
- Democrat:Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]AZ
- Democrat:Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]TX
- Democrat:Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]OR
- Democrat:Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]MA
- Democrat:Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]TX
- Democrat:Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]IL
- Democrat:Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]AL
- Democrat:Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]NY
- Democrat:Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]TX
- Democrat:Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]TX
- Democrat:Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]NY
- Democrat:Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]OH
- Democrat:Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]WA
- Democrat:Rep. Conaway, Herbert [D-NJ-3]NJ
- Democrat:Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]NY
- Democrat:Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]IL
- Democrat:Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]NJ
- Democrat:Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]VA
- Democrat:Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]WA
- Democrat:Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6]LA
- Democrat:Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]VI
- Democrat:Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]GA
- Democrat:Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]GA
- Democrat:Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]PA
- Democrat:Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]IL
- Democrat:Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]NY
- Democrat:Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1]RI
- Democrat:Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]MO
- Democrat:Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]IL
- Democrat:Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]NY
- Democrat:Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8]NJ
- Democrat:Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]CA
- Democrat:Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]MD
- Democrat:Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]CA
- Democrat:Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]CT
- Democrat:Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]NV
- Democrat:Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]MN
- Democrat:Rep. Turner, Sylvester [D-TX-18]TX
- Democrat:Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]FL
- Democrat:Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]TX
- Democrat:Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]IN
- Democrat:Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]MI
- Democrat:Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12]PA
- Democrat:Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52]CA
- Democrat:Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]TN
Classification
Policy area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLegislative subjects
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