What does Preamble of CROWN Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's texture or style of hair.

What does SHORT TITLE. of CROWN Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS; PURPOSE. of CROWN Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines findings regarding historical and ongoing discrimination based on hair texture and hairstyle, particularly affecting people of African descent. It asserts that such discrimination has occurred in schools, workplaces, and the military, often stemming from racial stereotypes. Congress expresses its sense that Federal civil rights laws should acknowledge and address discrimination based on hair texture and hairstyle. The section calls for clear legal standards to redress discrimination in various contexts, including schools, workplaces, housing, and federally funded institutions. The purpose of the Act, as stated, is to define race and national origin within Federal civil rights laws to eliminate discrimination in the United States.

What does FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS. of CROWN Act of 2025 do?

This section prohibits discrimination based on hair texture or hairstyle in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. The prohibition applies if the hair texture or hairstyle is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin, including styles like locs, cornrows, twists, braids, Bantu knots, and Afros. Enforcement of this section will be handled in the same manner as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The definition of 'program or activity' aligns with the definition in section 606 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The terms 'race' and 'national origin' are defined according to section 601 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

What does HOUSING PROGRAMS. of CROWN Act of 2025 do?

This section prohibits discriminatory housing practices based on hair texture or hairstyle commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. Protected hairstyles include tightly coiled or curled hair, locs, cornrows, twists, braids, Bantu knots, and Afros. Enforcement of this section will be consistent with the Fair Housing Act. The definitions of 'discriminatory housing practice,' 'person,' 'race,' and 'national origin' are derived from the Fair Housing Act.

What does PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS. of CROWN Act of 2025 do?

This section prohibits discrimination based on hair texture or hairstyle commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. The prohibition applies to practices prohibited under sections 201, 202, or 203 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Enforcement of this section will follow the same procedures and jurisdiction as Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Violations of this section are treated as violations of sections 201, 202, or 203 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as appropriate. The terms 'race' and 'national origin' are defined according to their meaning in section 201 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

What does EMPLOYMENT. of CROWN Act of 2025 do?

This section prohibits employment discrimination based on hair texture or hairstyle commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. The prohibition applies to employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, and joint labor-management committees. Enforcement of this section will follow the procedures and jurisdiction of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Violations of this section will be treated as violations of sections 703 or 704 of Title VII. The terms 'person,' 'race,' and 'national origin' are defined according to section 701 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

What does EQUAL RIGHTS UNDER THE LAW. of CROWN Act of 2025 do?

This section prohibits subjecting individuals in the United States to practices prohibited under section 1977 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1981) based on hair texture or hairstyle commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. The prohibited hairstyles include tightly coiled or tightly curled hair, locs, cornrows, twists, braids, Bantu knots, and Afros. Enforcement of this section will occur in the same manner and by the same means as section 1977, with violations treated as violations of that section.

What does RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. of CROWN Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a rule of construction for the Act. The Act states that it should not be interpreted in a way that limits definitions of race or national origin. These definitions are to be understood within the context of existing laws: the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, and section 1977 of the Revised Statutes.

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CROWN Act of 2025

Last updated: 2/26/2025 · Introduced: 2/26/2025

Author: Cory Booker (D-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

The CROWN Act of 2025 prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and hairstyle, particularly styles commonly associated with a particular race or national origin, in programs receiving federal financial assistance.
This bill extends protections against hair-based discrimination to housing practices, aligning with the Fair Housing Act.
Employers are prohibited from discriminating based on hair texture or hairstyle, consistent with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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