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Words Matter Act of 2025

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The Words Matter Act of 2025 amends federal law to replace outdated terminology by removing the terms 'mentally retarded' and 'mental retardation' and substituting them with 'intellectual disability' or 'intellectual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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Bill details

Congress
119
Bill type
hr
Introduced
May 15, 2025
Sponsor
Pete SessionsRTX
Cosponsors
15
Last action
March 26, 2026— Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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