H.R. 5309 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
CROWN Act of 2019
H.R. 5309 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020), the CROWN Act of 2019, has passed the house — introduced on Dec 5, 2019, sponsored by Cedric L. Richmond with 63 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Dec 5, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 63
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2019 or the CROWN Act of 2019 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
CROWN Act of 2020
Sponsor
Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA). Co-sponsors: 63 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 5, 2019
- Passed the HouseSep 21, 2020
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 22, 2020)
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Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 116th Congress
- S. 2163: Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
- H.R. 8354: Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020
- H.R. 5: Equality Act
- H.J.Res. 38: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
- H.J.Res. 79: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
- H.R. 555: Disability Integration Act of 2019
- S. 593: Do No Harm Act
- H.R. 616: Life at Conception Act
- H.R. 1450: Do No Harm Act
- H.R. 1636: Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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