H.R. 2116 - 117th Congress (2021-2022) - Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2022

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.

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March 21, 2022

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March 19, 2021

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03/21/2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

03/18/2022

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

03/18/2022

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 82). (text: CR H3833-3834)

03/18/2022

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 189 (Roll no. 82).

03/18/2022

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

03/18/2022

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2116.

03/18/2022

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 963 and H.R. 2116. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on both H.R. 963 and H.R. 2116.

03/18/2022

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 979. (consideration: CR H3833-3842)

03/16/2022

Rule H. Res. 979 passed House.

03/15/2022

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 979 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 963 and H.R. 2116. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on both H.R. 963 and H.R. 2116.

02/28/2022

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 235 - 188 (Roll no. 48). (text: CR H1160-1162)

02/28/2022

Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 235 - 188 (Roll no. 48).(text: CR H1160-1162)

02/28/2022

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1172-1173)

02/28/2022

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

02/28/2022

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2116.

02/28/2022

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1160-1166)

02/28/2022

Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

02/25/2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 182.

02/25/2022

Committee on the Budget discharged.

02/25/2022

Committee on Education and Labor discharged.

02/25/2022

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-252, Part I.

10/19/2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

09/30/2021

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.

09/30/2021

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

03/19/2021

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

03/19/2021

Introduced in House

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