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[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 52 (Friday, March 19, 2021)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN:H.R. 2116.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8: Congress shall have the power to makeall laws which shall he necessary and proper for carryinginto execution the foregoing powers and all other powersvested by this Constitution in the government of the UnitedStates.[Page H1613]
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H. Rept. 117-252

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- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 963) to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2116) to prohibit discrimination based on an individual’s texture or style of hair.
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On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 82). (text: CR H3833-3834)
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Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 82).
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2116.
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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 963 and H.R. 2116. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on both H.R. 963 and H.R. 2116.
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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 979. (consideration: CR H3833-3842)
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Rule H. Res. 979 passed House.
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Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 979 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 963 and H.R. 2116. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on both H.R. 963 and H.R. 2116.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 235 - 188 (Roll no. 48). (text: CR H1160-1162)
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Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 235 - 188 (Roll no. 48).(text: CR H1160-1162)
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1172-1173)
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2116.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1160-1166)
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Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 182.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-252, Part I.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and the Budget, 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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2021-10-21
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2021-10-21
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2022-02-25
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H.R. 2116, CROWN Act of 2021
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/57770
As ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on September 30, 2021
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Cosmetics and personal care
- Due process and equal protection
- Elementary and secondary education
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Higher education
- Housing discrimination
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- Public housing
- Racial and ethnic relations
- State and local government operations
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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2021-03-19
Introduced in House
2021-06-09T12:33:36Z
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2021 or the CROWN Act of 2021
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.
08
2022-02-25
Reported to House, Part I
2022-03-14T18:49:53Z
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2021 or the CROWN Act of 2021
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.
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2022-03-18
Passed House
2022-03-24T18:38:17Z
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2022 or the CROWN Act of 2022
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.

Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2022
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Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2022
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CROWN Act of 2022
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Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2022
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To prohibit discrimination based on an individual's texture or style of hair.
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Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 979, the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-36 is considered adopted.
2022-03-19T07:16:17Z
2022-03-18
On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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2022-03-18T04:00:00Z
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On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules.
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- 2022-03-18
House amendment offered
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House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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- Referred in Senate
2022-03-21T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr2116rfs/xml/BILLS-117hr2116rfs.xml
- Engrossed in House
2022-03-18T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr2116eh/xml/BILLS-117hr2116eh.xml
- Reported in House
2022-02-25T05:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr2116rh/xml/BILLS-117hr2116rh.xml
- Introduced in House
2021-03-19T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr2116ih/xml/BILLS-117hr2116ih.xml
2022-03-21
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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