CROWN Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- H.R. 1638
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-02-26: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
- Last Updated
- 2025-12-05T21:40:07Z
Official Summary
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2025 or the CROWN Act of 2025
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 (e.g., the Civil Rights Act of 1964).
Sponsor
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Cosponsors (84)
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5], Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51], Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14], Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26], Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6], Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37], Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3], Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11], Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4], Rep. Turner, Sylvester [D-TX-18], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] and 34 more
Recent Actions
- 2025-02-26: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
- 2025-02-26: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
- 2025-02-26: Introduced in House
- 2025-02-26: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2025 — issued 2025-02-26 — PDF (11 pages)