H.R. 2116 — 117th Congress
CROWN Act of 2022
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Mar 21, 2022Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
CRS summary
As of Mar 18, 2022Passed House
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2022 or the CROWN Act of 2022
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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Roll-call votes
2 on recordMar 18, 2022 · On Passage
Full roll callYea — 235: 221 D · 14 R
Nay — 189: 189 R
Not Voting — 8: 8 R
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| Don Young | AK |
| Mario Diaz-Balart | FL |
| Barry Loudermilk | GA |
| Ted Budd | NC |
| Lee M. Zeldin | NY |
| Michael R. Turner | OH |
| August Pfluger | TX |
| Scott Fitzgerald | WI |
Feb 28, 2022 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Full roll callYea — 235: 220 D · 15 R
Nay — 188: 188 R
Not Voting — 10: 8 R · 2 D
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| Terri A. Sewell | AL |
| Mark Pocan | WI |
| Paul A. Gosar | AZ |
| Lee M. Zeldin | NY |
| Michael Cloud | TX |
| Randy K. Weber, Sr. | TX |
| Van Taylor | TX |
| Mike Gallagher | WI |
| Carol D. Miller | WV |
| Liz Cheney | WY |
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