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