2022: Schweikert Voted Against Prohibiting The Denial Of Benefits To An Individual Under A Program Receiving Federal Funds, Including Housing, Public Accommodations And Employment, Based On The Individual's Hair Texture Or Style. In March 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2022, which would "prohibit the exclusion of or denial of benefits to an individual under any program receiving federal financial assistance -- including housing programs, public accommodations and employment -- based on that individual's hair texture or hairstyle, if it is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 235-189. [House Vote 82, 3/18/22; Congressional Quarterly, 3/18/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2116]
The Bill Would Establish Protections Against Discrimination Based On Hair Texture And Protective Styles, Such As Locs, Cornrows, Twists, Braids, Bantu Knots And Afros. According to CNN, "The bill would protect against bias based on hair texture and protective styles, including locs, cornrows, twists, braids, Bantu knots and Afros." [CNN, 4/30/22]
The Bill Would Prohibit "Race-Based Hair Discrimination In Employment" And For Individuals Participating In Federally-Assisted Programs, Including Housing And Public Accommodations. According to CNN, "The bill being considered in Congress would ban race-based hair discrimination in employment and for those participating in federally assisted programs, housing programs, and public accommodations." [CNN, 4/30/22]
Supporters Of The Bill Argued It Would Prevent A Trend Across The Nation, In Which Black Students Increasingly Have Reported They Were Punished For Their Hairstyles. According to CNN, "Supporters of the CROWN Act say it would prevent against a larger trend across the US, with more and more Black students saying they were being penalized for their hairstyles." [CNN, 4/30/22]
Republican Opponents Of The Bill Claimed Federal Law Was Sufficient In Combatting Hairstyle Discrimination. According to CNN, "Republican opponents of the legislation have said that federal law already covers this kind of discrimination and that Democrats should be focusing on other issues, such as inflation and high gas prices." [CNN, 4/30/22]
2022: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against The Creating A Respectful And Open World For Natural Hair (CROWN) Act Of 2022. In March 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the "adoption of the rule (H Res 979) that would provide for floor consideration of [...] the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act (HR 2116). The rule would provide up to one hour of debate on each bill." The vote was on the adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a vote of 219-207. [House Vote 74, 3/16/22; Congressional Quarterly, 3/16/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2116; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 979]
2022: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against The Creating A Respectful And Open World For Natural Hair (CROWN) Act Of 2022. In March 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the "motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 979) that would provide for floor consideration of [...] the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act (HR 2116). The rule would provide up to one hour of debate on each bill." The vote was on a motion to order the previous question. The House agreed to the motion by a vote of 219-204. [House Vote 73, 3/16/22; Congressional Quarterly, 3/16/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2116; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 979]
2022: Schweikert Voted Against Prohibiting The Denial Of Benefits To An Individual Under A Program Receiving Federal Funds, Including Housing, Public Accommodations And Employment, Based On The Individual's Hair Texture Or Style. In February 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2022, which would "prohibit the exclusion of or denial of benefits to an individual under any program receiving federal financial assistance -- including housing programs, public accommodations and employment -- based on that individual's hair texture or hairstyle, if it is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin." The vote was on passage. The House lacked a 2/3 majority and rejected the bill by a vote of 235-188. [House Vote 48, 2/28/22; Congressional Quarterly, 2/28/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 2116]