H.R. 3420

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Words Matter Act of 2025

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Latest Action · March 26, 2026

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Congress

119th (2025–2027)

Introduced

May 15, 2025

Sponsor

Rep. Pete SessionsR

Cosponsors (15)

5D 10R

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119th (2025–2027)

H.R. 3420

Words Matter Act of 2025This bill removes outdated terminology in specified statutes by replacing references to mentally retarded and mental retardation with intellectual disability.

https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3420/BILLS-119hr3420ih.htm

https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3420/BILLS-119hr3420ih.htm

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