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Words Matter Act of 2025

HR 3420 · In committee · last action March 26, 2026

<p><strong>Words Matter Act of </strong><strong>2025</strong></p><p>This bill removes outdated terminology in specified statutes by replacing references to<em> mentally retarded</em> and <em>mental retardation</em> with <em>intellectual disability</em>.</p>

Sponsor

Pete Sessions (R-TX)

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Official summary

<p><strong>Words Matter Act of </strong><strong>2025</strong></p><p>This bill removes outdated terminology in specified statutes by replacing references to<em> mentally retarded</em> and <em>mental retardation</em> with <em>intellectual disability</em>.</p>