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.
Committee on the Budget discharged.
Committee on the Budget discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 182.
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1160-1166)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2116.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1172-1173)
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)
Roll Call #48 (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)
Roll Call #48 (House)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.
Rule H. Res. 979 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 979. (consideration: CR H3833-3842)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2116.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 82).
Roll Call #82 (House)On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 82). (text: CR H3833-3834)
Roll Call #82 (House)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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