CROWN Act H.R. 2116 — 117th Congress (2021-2022)

Sponsored by Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie D-NJ-12 Introduced 03/19/2021

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. 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.