The CROWN Act of 2024 would prohibit discrimination based on hair texture or hairstyle that is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin, including natural styles such as locs, braids, cornrows, twists, and Afros. The bill addresses what Congress identifies as a pattern of racial discrimination in schools, workplaces, housing, and other settings, noting that federal courts have narrowly interpreted existing civil rights laws in ways that have permitted such discrimination. The legislation applies these protections across multiple areas including employment, federally funded programs, housing, and public accommodations by amending and clarifying existing civil rights laws from 1964 and earlier. Enforcement would occur through the same mechanisms and agencies that handle violations of the underlying civil rights statutes, with no new funding authorization specified in the bill. The measure responds to states and municipalities that have already passed similar protections since 2019, and aims to provide clear, consistent legal standards to prevent grooming policies and practices that disproportionately impact people of African descent.
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