S-751 — CROWN Act of 2025

YourVoice.Now SummaryCivil Liberties

Federal civil rights protections against race and national origin discrimination are expanded to explicitly cover hair texture and hairstyles commonly associated with a particular race or national origin — including locs, cornrows, twists, braids, Bantu knots, and Afros. The ban applies in employment, federally funded programs, public accommodations, housing, and under the equal-rights statute (42 U.S.C. 1981). Enforcement uses the same agencies, procedures, and remedies already established under Title VI, Title VII, Title II, and the Fair Housing Act. Employers, schools, landlords, and businesses receiving federal funds would be prohibited from denying opportunities on the basis of these hairstyles.

Civil Liberties

Protected characteristics — hair texture and race-associated hairstyles added to anti-discrimination coverage
Enforcement reach — protection extended across employment, housing, and public accommodations

Congressional Summary

Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2025 or the CROWN Act of 2025This 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).

Legislative Subjects

Cosmetics and personal careDue process and equal protectionElementary and secondary educationEmployment discrimination and employee rightsHigher educationHousing discriminationPoverty and welfare assistancePublic housingRacial and ethnic relationsState and local government operations

Details

Congress: 119th
Chamber: Senate
Status: summarized
Action: Introduced in Senate
Action Date: 2025-02-26
Date Added: 2026-05-30
Source: Congress.gov →

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