Remove offensive and outdated language from federal statutes and government documents.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Words Matter Act of 2025?
The Words Matter Act of 2025, known as H.R. 3420, sits in the House Judiciary Committee following a voice vote on March 25, 2026. The committee must take the next step to move the bill forward, but no action has occurred since that date. Most federal bills fail because committees do not act on them, and this lack of movement is the primary barrier for the legislation.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Words Matter Act of 2025 (H.R. 3420 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 3111 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3111 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Pete Sessions (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.