Bill · H.R. 1638· House(119-HR-1638)

CROWN Act of 2025

Age: 81 years

New Jersey

Introduced: 2/26/2025
Last activity: 2/26/2025 — Referred 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.
Sponsored by: Bonnie Watson Coleman
Cosponsors: - 84 - 0

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "CROWN Act of 2025," aims to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's hair texture or style. It seeks to expand federal civil rights protections by treating hair characteristics associated with race or national origin as protected categories. The legislation specifically targets discrimination in federally assisted programs, housing, public accommodations, and employment. By updating legal definitions, the bill intends to address disparities faced by people of African descent regarding natural or protective hairstyles. This includes hair such as locs, braids, and Afros.

Yes· 3 of 7

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+9
The bill specifically targets discrimination against hairstyles such as locs, braids, and Afros which are commonly associated with people of African descent.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+8
The bill prohibits discrimination against people of African descent regarding hair texture and styles commonly associated with their race.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The bill provides civil rights protections in federally assisted programs which often serve low-income populations.