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BillHR 3420 · 119

Words Matter Act of 2025

Introduced
May 15, 2025
Cosponsors
15
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 26, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to clarify and standardize terms related to healthcare in federal documents and communications. Updates language to be more precise and understandable for the public.

Sponsored By

Pete Sessions
Republican · Texas · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 15, 2025
  3. Mar 26, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects individuals interacting with federal healthcare services and programs, providing them with clearer and more consistent information. It also impacts healthcare providers and administrators who must implement the updated language in their communications and documents.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
16backers
  • Democratic5
  • Republican11
Cross-party cosponsors5 · 33%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (15)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedMay 15, 2025
Last UpdatedMar 26, 2026
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subjects
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.