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S 3726
Words Matter Act of 2024
Introduced
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
118th Congress (2023-2024)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 8:59 AM
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Bill overview
Words Matter Act of 2024 This bill removes outdated terminology in specified statutes by replacing references to mentally retarded and mental retardation with intellectual disability.
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Primary sponsor
Robert P., Jr. Casey
SenatePADemocrat
Cosponsor
Jerry Moran
SenateKSRepublican
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