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Words Matter Act of 2025

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What this bill does

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This bill updates the language used in certain laws by replacing the terms "mentally retarded" and "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability." The goal is to remove outdated wording from these laws.

Sponsor

Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]

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Introduced

May 15, 2025

Policy Area

Health

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