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Bryan Steil

Republican on Stop Insider Trading Act 2026-07-22

171 words · 10 sentences · 13 clauses

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Procedure 25%Claims 75%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 31 wordsI want to go back to a comment that was just made by my colleague, in particular, what we refer to as the spousal exception. It is very important to know.Procedure Claims · 129 wordsThe legislation before us on the Stop Insider Trading Act applies to a Member, a Member’s spouse, ¹and the dependent children of that Member.² There is what we call the spousal working exception, so if a Member’s spouse works in a capacity that engages in stock, think of a life insurance salesman, maybe your spouse is selling life insurance, Mr. Speaker, we want to make sure that individual can continue their work. Of course, they would be banned under this legislation from buying individual company’s shares of stock.³ I think it would be incorrect if we didn’t correct the record where it was not accurately stated that there are no restrictions on family members. This bill, specifically, takes that into account. It includes Members, their spouses, and dependent children. Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 11 wordsI yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Alford).Procedure

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 75

4 of 4 deductions are Signal

Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I want to go back to a comment that was just made by my colleague, in particular, what we refer to as the spousal exception.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “It is very important to know.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Missouri (Mr.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “Alford).”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 4 deductions are Relevance

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the bill under debate.

Nothing lost points.

Reasoning · 87

0 of 4 deductions are Reasoning

Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.

Nothing lost points.

Conclusions found · 1

Conclusion“I think it would be incorrect if we didn’t correct the record where it was not accurately stated that there are no restrictions on family members.”

Because“The legislation before us on the Stop Insider Trading Act applies to a Member, a Member’s spouse,”

“and the dependent children of that Member.”

“Of course, they would be banned under this legislation from buying individual company’s shares of stock.”

“This bill, specifically, takes that into account.”

“It includes Members, their spouses,”

“and dependent children.”

Reason given

Respect · no score

Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.

Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.

Clarity · 100

0 of 4 deductions are Clarity

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 3

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

1“applies to a Member, a Member’s spouse”The Stop Insider Trading Act applies to Members of Congress and their spouses.search
2“the dependent children of that Member”The Stop Insider Trading Act applies to the dependent children of Members of Congress.search
3“banned under this legislation from buying individual company’s shares of stock”Under the Stop Insider Trading Act, spouses of Members would be prohibited from purchasing individual company stocks.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15