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H.R. 2116 (117th)

CROWN Act of 2022

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Introduced

19 March 2021

Last action

21 March 2022 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5], Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Bush, Cori [D-MO-1], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5], Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5], Rep. Bowman, Jamaal [D-NY-16], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14], Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]

Subjects

Housing

Source updated

10 August 2026

Housing

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 19 March 2021

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 March 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 March 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 September 2021

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.

    Source: Committee

  5. 30 September 2021

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 October 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Source: Committee

  7. 25 February 2022

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 182.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 25 February 2022

    Discharge

    Committee on Education and Labor discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  9. 25 February 2022

    Committee

    Committee on Education and Labor discharged.

    Source: Committee

  10. 25 February 2022

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-252, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  11. 25 February 2022

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-252, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  12. 28 February 2022

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  13. 28 February 2022

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  14. 28 February 2022

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1160-1166)

    Source: Floor

  15. 28 February 2022

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  16. 28 February 2022

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2116.

    Source: Floor

  17. 28 February 2022

    Floor

    Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  18. 15 March 2022

    Reported

    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.

    Source: Floor

  19. 16 March 2022

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 979 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  20. 18 March 2022

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

  21. 18 March 2022

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 979. (consideration: CR H3833-3842)

    Source: Floor

  22. 18 March 2022

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  23. 18 March 2022

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 82). (text: CR H3833-3834)

    Source: Floor

  24. 18 March 2022

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 82).

    Source: Floor

  25. 18 March 2022

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  26. 21 March 2022

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

18 March 2022 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 235 · No 189 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 8

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

1 March 2022 · failed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Failed · Official source

Yes 235 · No 188 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 10

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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