119th Congress
S. 751
CROWN Act of 2025
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Cory A. Booker(D-NJ)
- Introduced
- Feb 26, 2025
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Committees
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Susan M. Collins (R-ME)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
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).
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 26, 2025 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. - Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in Senate