H.R. 3420 House Health
Words Matter Act of 2025
Committee Consideration, still liveSTAGE 2 OF 8 — COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
Currently in the House. Last action: ordered to be reported (amended) by voice vote on Mar 26, 2026.
- House Introduced in House May 15, 2025
- House Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. May 15, 2025
- House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Mar 26, 2026
- House Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Mar 26, 2026
Cosponsors
15
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBirth defectsChild healthContracts and agencyCriminal procedure and sentencingDisability and paralysisElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsFood assistance and reliefHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelIndian social and development programsIntergovernmental relationsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedicareMental healthNursingNutrition and diet
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- [Markup By, Mar 26, 2026]
- [Referred To, May 15, 2025]
Summary
Words Matter Act of 2025This bill removes outdated terminology in specified statutes by replacing references to mentally retarded and mental retardation with intellectual disability.
[Summary as of: Introduced in House]
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