Words Matter Act of 2025

Sponsored byRep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]TX· Introduced 15 mai 2025

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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

26 mars 2026·3 months ago

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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
26 mars 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
26 mars 2026 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
15 mai 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
15 mai 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
15 mai 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

15 cosponsors

Sponsor

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

Cosponsors

Democrat533%
Republican1067%

Democrat:Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]MA
Democrat:Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17]IL
Republican:Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]TX
Republican:Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]PA
Republican:Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]TX
Republican:Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]TX
Democrat:Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]VA
Republican:Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]LA
Republican:Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]IN
Republican:Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]KS
Republican:Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]NJ
Republican:Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9]NC
Republican:Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]MT
Democrat:Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]WI
Democrat:Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC

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Health

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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 programs

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Judiciary Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To15 May 2025
- Markup By26 Mar 2026

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