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CROWN Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-3167| Senate 
| Updated: 1/8/2020
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (20)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2019 or the CROWN Act of 2019 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
Jan 8, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jan 8, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 22, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5309
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 8, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 8, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 22, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5309
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5309: CROWN Act of 2020
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 2019

USA116th CongressS-3167| Senate 
| Updated: 1/8/2020
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2019 or the CROWN Act of 2019 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
Jan 8, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jan 8, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 22, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5309
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 8, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 8, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 22, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5309
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (20)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5309: CROWN Act of 2020
  • 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