US Senators Jim Banks and Andy Kim have introduced legislation aimed at improving support and public understanding for people who stutter, with former NBA player Jason Kidd backing the effort. The proposal matters because stuttering can affect education, employment and social participation, while awareness and access to specialist care remain uneven.

The bill, referred to as Kidd’s Stuttering Act, is named after Kidd, who has spoken publicly about stuttering. It would seek to strengthen research, education and resources relating to the speech condition; the article text provided does not include further details on its provisions, cost or timetable.