Federal · 119th Congress
CROWN Act of 2025
Policy areaCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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
Cosponsors84
Eleanor Holmes NortonDU.S. Representative · At-Large · DC
Stacey E. PlaskettDU.S. Representative · At-Large · VI
Alma S. AdamsDU.S. Representative · 12th District · NC
Gabe AmoDU.S. Representative · 1st District · RI
Joyce BeattyDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · OH
Wesley BellDU.S. Representative · 1st District · MO
Shontel M. BrownDU.S. Representative · 11th District · OH
Julia BrownleyDU.S. Representative · 26th District · CA
Janelle S. BynumDU.S. Representative · 5th District · OR
André CarsonDU.S. Representative · 7th District · IN
Troy A. CarterDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · LA
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDU.S. Representative · 20th District · FL12 of 84
Other titles3
To prohibit discrimination based on an individual's texture or style of hair.Official Title as Introduced
CROWN Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history3
Feb 26, 2025
HouseReferred 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.
Feb 26, 2025
HouseReferred 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.
Feb 26, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House