Words Matter Act of 2025

Introduced May 15, 2025Latest action Mar 26, 2026Health

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Words Matter Act of 2025 This bill removes outdated terminology in specified statutes by replacing references to mentally retarded and mental retardation with intellectual disability .

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Issue relevance

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Healthcare

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People and recorded decisions

Sponsors, Cosponsors & House Votes

Pete Sessions

Sponsor · Republican · TX

Eric Sorensen

Cosponsor · Democratic · IL

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Cosponsor · Republican · PA

Richard Hudson

Cosponsor · Republican · NC

Seth Moulton

Cosponsor · Democratic · MA

Christopher H. Smith

Cosponsor · Republican · NJ

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Cosponsor · Democratic · DC

Julia Letlow

Cosponsor · Republican · LA

Erin Houchin

Cosponsor · Republican · IN

Ryan K Zinke

Cosponsor · Republican · MT

Tracey Mann

Cosponsor · Republican · KS

Yevgeny 'Eugene' Vindman

Cosponsor · Democratic · VA

Mark Pocan

Cosponsor · Democratic · WI

Randy K. Weber, Sr.

Cosponsor · Republican · TX

Elizabeth Ann Van Duyne

Cosponsor · Republican · TX

Brian Babin

Cosponsor · Republican · TX

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Official Subjects

HealthElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsFood assistance and reliefHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelIndian social and development programsIntergovernmental relationsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicareMental healthNursingNutrition and dietAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresBirth defectsChild healthContracts and agencyCriminal procedure and sentencingDisability and paralysisMedicaid

Sources & text

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