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HR 2116 - Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act (CROWN Act of 2021) - National Key Vote

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Title: Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act (CROWN Act of 2021)

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits discrimination based on an individual's hair texture or hairstyle.

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  • Prohibits discrimination based on an indidivuals hair texture or hairstyle if that style or texture is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin (Sec. 3)

  • Prohibits discrimination against individual participating in federally assisted housing, public accomodation, and employment programs (Sec. 3-6).

  • Establishes enforcement procedures and specifies that no individual shall be deprived of equal rights under the law based on the hair texture or hairstyle (Sec. 7).

  • Specifies that nothing in this act shall be construed to limit definitions of race or national origin under the Civil Rights Act or Fair Housing Act (Sec. 8).

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Title: Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act (CROWN Act of 2021)

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