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H.R.5309: CROWN Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 5, 2019
- Latest Major Action Sept. 22, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
65 (63 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Sept. 22, 2020
- Engrossed in House - Sept. 21, 2020
- Reported in House - Sept. 21, 2020
- Introduced in House - Dec. 5, 2019
Bill Summary
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2020 or the CROWN Act of 2020 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....
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 22, 2020 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Sept. 21, 2020 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 21, 2020 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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| Sept. 21, 2020 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5309.
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| Sept. 21, 2020 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Sept. 21, 2020 |
Ms. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| Sept. 21, 2020 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 425.
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| Sept. 21, 2020 |
Committee on Education and Labor discharged. |
| Sept. 21, 2020 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-525, Part I.
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| Sept. 21, 2020 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4592-4594) |
| Sept. 21, 2020 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4592-4597)
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| Sept. 15, 2020 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Sept. 14, 2020 |
Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Discharged.
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| Jan. 30, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| Dec. 5, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
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| Dec. 5, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Cedric Richmond (D-La.) |