Words Matter Act of 2025
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Summary
The Words Matter Act of 2025 amends federal law to replace outdated terminology by removing the terms 'mentally retarded' and 'mental retardation' and substituting them with 'intellectual disability' or 'intellectual disabilities' throughout the U.S. Code. The bill updates language in numerous federal statutes covering healthcare programs, nursing facilities, criminal justice, child nutrition, and social services. These are purely terminological changes with no substantive alterations to eligibility criteria, benefits, or program requirements.
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