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CROWN Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-5309| House 
| Updated: 9/22/2020
Cedric L. Richmond

Cedric L. Richmond

Democratic Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (63)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)James E. Clyburn (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2020 or the CROWN Act of 2020 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
Dec 5, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 5, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
Jan 8, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3167
Introduced in Senate
Jan 30, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Sep 14, 2020
Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Discharged.
Sep 15, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 21, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 425.
Sep 21, 2020
Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
Sep 21, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-525, Part I.
Sep 21, 2020
Ms. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 21, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4592-4597)
Sep 21, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5309.
Sep 21, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 21, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4592-4594)
Sep 21, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 22, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • December 5, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 5, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.


  • January 8, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3167
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 30, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.


  • September 14, 2020
    Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Discharged.


  • September 15, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 21, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 425.


  • September 21, 2020
    Committee on Education and Labor discharged.


  • September 21, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-525, Part I.


  • September 21, 2020
    Ms. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 21, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4592-4597)


  • September 21, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5309.


  • September 21, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 21, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4592-4594)


  • September 21, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 22, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • S 116-3167: CROWN Act of 2019
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

CROWN Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-5309| House 
| Updated: 9/22/2020
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2020 or the CROWN Act of 2020 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.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Dec 5, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 5, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
Jan 8, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3167
Introduced in Senate
Jan 30, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Sep 14, 2020
Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Discharged.
Sep 15, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 21, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 425.
Sep 21, 2020
Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
Sep 21, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-525, Part I.
Sep 21, 2020
Ms. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 21, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4592-4597)
Sep 21, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5309.
Sep 21, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 21, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4592-4594)
Sep 21, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 22, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • December 5, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 5, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.


  • January 8, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3167
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 30, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.


  • September 14, 2020
    Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Discharged.


  • September 15, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 21, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 425.


  • September 21, 2020
    Committee on Education and Labor discharged.


  • September 21, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-525, Part I.


  • September 21, 2020
    Ms. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 21, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4592-4597)


  • September 21, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5309.


  • September 21, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 21, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4592-4594)


  • September 21, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 22, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Cedric L. Richmond

Cedric L. Richmond

Democratic Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (63)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)James E. Clyburn (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, Education and Workforce Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • S 116-3167: CROWN Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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