H.R. 2116CROWN Act of 2022

2 recorded actions234 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Bonnie Watson Coleman [D-NJ-12]
Cosponsors: 116 · 115 Democrats · 1 Republican
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Committees: Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee · and 1 more
Latest action: Mar 21, 2022 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

IntroducedMar 19, 2021
Passed the HouseMar 18, 2022
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

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. 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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 2116 as passed House on Mar 18, 2022. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

Roll calls on H.R. 21162 roll calls on this measure

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Feb 28, 2022Each bar: ✓ Yea from the bottom, ✕ Nay aboveMar 18, 2022

How every member votedHouse roll call 82

House Mar 18, 2022 · the primary vote

On Passage

Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act

Passed

235 Yea 189 Nay 8 not voting

Party-line vote 14 of 424 voting members broke with their own party: 14 Republicans.

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All members432 members

Democratic221 members

Republican211 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors116 · 115 Democrats · 1 Republican

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 2116 and vote against it. 30 signed when it was filed.

Who lobbied on H.R. 211611 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 2116 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY DBA DOWfiled by THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, DBA DOW

Energy/Nuclear · Environment/Superfund · Homeland Security · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code +12 more9 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2022Filing

JOHNSON & JOHNSON SERVICES INCfiled by JOHNSON & JOHNSON SERVICES, INC.

Science/Technology · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties · Bankruptcy · Health Issues +6 more8 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (FORMERLY KNOWN AS SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT)

Copyright/Patent/Trademark · Arts/Entertainment · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties8 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-AMERICA FEDERATION OF TELEVISION AND RADIO ARTISTSfiled by ATLAS ADVOCACY

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Copyright/Patent/Trademark · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace +1 more5 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIESfiled by THE DUBERSTEIN GROUP INC.

Consumer Issues/Safety/Products · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties · Trade (domestic/foreign)2 filings · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2022Filing

PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS COUNCILfiled by THE PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS COUNCILIts PAC: Personal Care Products Council PAC

Environment/Superfund · Trade (domestic/foreign) · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace +3 more2 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2021Filing

YWCA USA

Civil Rights/Civil Liberties · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Health Issues · Housing +6 more2 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2021Filing

BARAN STRATEGIES O/B/O PAUL MITCHELL ADVANCED EDUCATION, LLCfiled by NEW CENTURY GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS (F/K/A TERRENCE C. WOLFE)

Education1 filing · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2022Filing

NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONIts PAC: NEA Advocacy Fund

Budget/Appropriations · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties · Education · Health Issues +4 more1 filing · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2022Filing

SAG-AFTRAfiled by PLATINUM ADVISORS DC, LLC

Arts/Entertainment1 filing · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2022Filing

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