Bill

S 751

CROWN Act of 2025

119th Congress Introduced by Cory Booker and 1 co-sponsor

S.751 at introduction only names the CROWN Act of 2025; no protections or enforcement provisions are defined yet.

Introduced in Senate

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Bill Summary · S 751

Bill Number: S. 751
Title: CROWN Act of 2025 (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2025)
Status: Introduced in the Senate
Introduced: February 26, 2025
Purpose (as introduced): The bill is named to provide the federal framework for protecting individuals against discrimination related to natural hair and hairstyles historically associated with race, consistent with the purpose of the CROWN Act family of legislation.

The version content provided for S.751 only establishes the act’s short title. Specifically:
- “This Act may be cited as the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2025 or the CROWN Act of 2025.”
No substantive provisions, definitions, protections, or enforcement mechanisms are included in the introduced text excerpt.
Consequently, there are no specific changes to federal civil rights law, enforcement processes, or regulatory requirements detailed in the provided version.

Committee Referral: Read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on February 26, 2025.
Process Stage: At the introduction stage, with the bill awaiting committee consideration, potential amendments, and eventual floor action.

Given that the introduced text in this version only names the bill and its short title, the specific protections, applicability (e.g., to employment, education, housing, public accommodations), and enforcement details are not defined here.
Historically, CROWN Act legislation aims to prohibit discrimination based on natural hair texture and protective hairstyles (e.g., braids, locs) and to promote equal opportunity. If the bill advances with substantive provisions, possible impacts could include:
- Prohibiting discriminatory practices related to natural hair in federal contexts.
- Establishing or clarifying protections in areas such as education, employment, housing, and public accommodations.
- Requiring federal agencies to enforce the protections or to issue guidance/regulations.
The actual scope, definitions, exemptions, and enforcement mechanisms will depend on the full text of the bill as amended and enacted.

Monitor for the full text and committee reports from the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Watch for any amendments, floor debate, and potential companion actions in the House (given HR 1638 as the companion).
Review the eventual finalized language to assess precise protections, eligibility, and enforcement provisions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.