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Main Subject: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2021 or the CROWN Act of 2021 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.

S888-117, HRES979-117,

Senate Actions

IntroReferral
Mar. 21 2022	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

House floor actions Actions

Floor
Mar. 18 2022	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 82). (text: CR H3833-3834) The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2116. 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. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 979. (consideration: CR H3833-3842)
Mar. 16 2022	Rule H. Res. 979 passed House.
Mar. 15 2022	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.
Feb. 28 2022	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) Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1172-1173) 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. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2116. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1160-1166) Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Calendars
Feb. 25 2022	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 182.

Discharge
Feb. 25 2022	Committee on the Budget discharged.

Library of Congress Actions

Floor
Mar. 18 2022	Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 82).
Feb. 28 2022	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)

Committee
Feb. 25 2022	Committee on the Budget discharged.

House bill HR2116-117

CROWN Act of 2021

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