Bill119th CongressFiled May 15, 2025Health
H.R. 3420
Words Matter Act of 2025
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 15, 2025)
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This bill removes outdated terminology in specified statutes by replacing references to mentally retarded and mental retardation with intellectual disability.
What just happenedMar 26, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17](R-TX)Sponsor
15 cosponsors5 D10 R
15cosponsors1committees5actions20subjects
- Introduced in HouseMay 15, 2025
- Mar 26, 2026Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 26, 2026Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Judiciary Committee - May 15, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 15, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 15, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House