119th Congress Health
H.R. 3420: Words Matter Act of 2025
In Committee
- Introduced (completed)
- Passed House (not reached)
- Passed Senate (not reached)
- To the President (not reached)
- Became law (not reached)
Summary
This bill removes outdated terminology in specified statutes by replacing references to mentally retarded and mental retardation with intellectual disability.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Richard Hudson R-NCOriginal
- Eleanor Norton D-DCOriginal
- Mark Pocan D-WIOriginal
- Ryan Zinke R-MTOriginal
- Christopher Smith R-NJ
- Tracey Mann R-KS
- Erin Houchin R-IN
- Julia Letlow R-LA
- Eugene Vindman D-VA
- Brian Babin R-TX
- Brian Fitzpatrick R-PA
- Randy Weber R-TX
- Beth Van Duyne R-TX
- Eric Sorensen D-IL
- Seth Moulton D-MA
Who scored on this bill
- 1Pete Sessions SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up3 events+18
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History
- Introduced in the House by Pete Sessions.
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- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.