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US S3167
US S3167CROWN Act of 2019 Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2019
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Introduced
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's texture or style of hair. 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2019 or the CROWN Act of 2019, prohibits discrimination based on an individual's hair texture or hairstyle if that style or texture is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. It applies to federally assisted programs, housing programs, public accommodations, and employment, and provides enforcement procedures under the applicable civil rights laws. The bill aims to address the systemic deprivation of opportunities based on hair texture and hairstyles associated with race or national origin, and to mandate the application of standards in a non-discriminatory manner, explicitly prohibiting grooming requirements that disproportionately impact people of African descent.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (21)
Cory Booker (D)*,
Sherrod Brown (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Doug Jones (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 01/08/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3167/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3167/BILLS-116s3167is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3167/BILLS-116s3167is.pdf.pdf |
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