CROWN Act of 2025

Sponsored bySen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]NJ· Introduced 26 février 2025

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

26 février 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in Senate · Updated 29 mai 2026

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

2 actions

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
26 février 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
26 février 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

1 cosponsors

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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]NJ

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Republican1100%

Republican:Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]ME

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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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