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this is a big deal to a lot of people and not going unnoticed on the hill of this moment. reporter: that s right. supporters say for decades african americans have been discriminated against for their hair and had to confirm to white beauty standards. wearing wigs or chemically changing the hair and struck a cord with house lawmakers on the floor talking about the personal experiences. listen to what congresswoman cory bush had to say. as a black woman who loves my braids i know how it is to feel isolated because of my hair. this is the last time. we say no more to black people being demeaned for the same hairstyles that corporations profit from. reporter: and congresswoman moore said she recalled an experience for an i plying for a