S. 751 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Feb 26, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryProtects people from hair-based discrimination
This bill makes it illegal to discriminate against someone based on their hair texture or hairstyle, particularly when that style or texture is commonly linked to a particular race or national origin. It covers discrimination in jobs, housing, public places, and federally funded programs. The bill uses existing enforcement procedures from civil rights laws to handle violations.
How it affects you
If you're applying for a job, renting a home, or using public services, employers, landlords, and businesses can't turn you away or treat you unfairly because of your natural hair texture or protective hairstyles associated with your race or ethnicity. This applies to anyone, but particularly affects people whose hair choices have historically faced workplace or housing discrimination.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Feb 26, 2025)
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).
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 751
A BILL
CROWN Act of 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Cory A. Booker (D-NJ) · Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 26, 2025: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.”