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H.R. 2116: 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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Sponsor and status

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Bonnie Watson Coleman

Sponsor. Representative for New Jersey's 12th congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Mar 21, 2022
Length: 12 pages
Introduced
Mar 19, 2021
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Status

Passed House (Senate next) on Mar 18, 2022

This bill passed in the House on March 18, 2022 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.

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Cosponsors

116 Cosponsors (115 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Prognosis
3% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
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Position statements

Statement of Administration Policy

President Joseph Biden [D]: H.R. 2116 – Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act of 2022 (Mar 15, 2022)

What legislators are saying

“Hank Speaks With Revolt Black News on Black-Owned Media”
    — Rep. Henry “Hank” Johnson [D-GA4] (Co-sponsor) on Mar 20, 2022

“Rep. Payne, Jr. Votes to Ban Discrimination Based on Hair Style or Texture”
    — Rep. Donald Payne [D-NJ10] (Co-sponsor) on Mar 18, 2022

“Heres how the lawmakers who represent Centre County in Congress voted March 18-24”
    — Rep. Fred Keller [R-PA12] on Mar 29, 2022

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What stakeholders are saying

R Street Institute SpendingTracker.org estimates H.R. 2116 will add $4 million in new spending through 2031.

History

Mar 19, 2021
 
Introduced

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Sep 29, 2021
 
Considered by House Committee on the Judiciary

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Sep 30, 2021
 
Ordered Reported

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Feb 25, 2022
 
Text Published

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Feb 25, 2022
 
Reported by House Committee on the Judiciary

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Feb 28, 2022
 
Failed in the House Under Suspension

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Mar 11, 2022
 
Text Published

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Mar 18, 2022
 
Passed House (Senate next)

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H.R. 2116 is a bill in the United States Congress.

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