S. 751: CROWN Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-26 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] |
| Policy area | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-05-29 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-26):
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2025 or the CROWN Act of 2025
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 (e.g., the Civil Rights Act of 1964).
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Susan M. Collins | R ME (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 751 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 751?
S. 751 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: CROWN Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 751 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).