Words Matter Act of 2025
119-HR-3420119th CongressIntroduced May 15, 2025Health
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sponsor
Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17](R-TX-17)15 cosponsors
Summary
Words Matter Act of 2025
This bill removes outdated terminology in specified statutes by replacing references to mentally retarded and mental retardation with intellectual disability.
Actions (5)
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 26, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 26, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 15, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
May 15, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
May 15, 2025Library of Congress