117th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 8863 — Words Matter Act of 2022

“To amend Federal law to remove the terms "mentally retarded" and "mental retardation", and for other purposes.”

Health

Introduced Sep 15, 2022

Last action Nov 1, 2022

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Introduced

Sep 15, 2022

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Referred

Nov 1, 2022

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Provisions · 4 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Nov 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Sep 15, 2022

Introduced in House

Sep 15, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.