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Abraham J. Hamadeh

Republican on Kayleigh's Law Act of 2026 2026-08-31

487 words · 35 sentences · 41 clauses

Statement grade

Average 91 / 100

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

Procedure 7%Claims 44%Positioning 12%Thanks 8%Anecdote 6%Reasoning 13%The ask 10%

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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 25 wordsI rise today as a former prosecutor and as an Arizonan who has seen what happens when the system prioritizes the criminal over the victim.Procedure Claims · 100 wordsKayleigh Kozak was 12 years old when a trusted teacher and soccer coach began to abuse her.¹ Years later, as an adult and a mother, she was forced back into court to face him again. In 2020, 13 years after his conviction, he asked a judge to end his so-called lifetime probation.² Kayleigh was given just 3 weeks’ notice.³ She had to stand in the courtroom and plead for protection that should never have been in doubt. Two times as an adult, she was hauled back to look at the man who destroyed her childhood just to keep him away. Positioning · 8 wordsNo victim should ever have to do that.Positioning Thanks · 15 wordsI want to thank Kayleigh, who is here today with her family, for being here.Thanks Anecdote · 28 wordsI promised Kayleigh that when I made it to Congress I would introduce this bill in her honor. Nothing makes me happier than making good on that promise.Anecdote Positioning · 24 wordsKayleigh turned what happened to her into protection for thousands of other victims. Arizona is proud of Kayleigh, and I am proud of her.Positioning Claims · 75 wordsWe have three of her children here on the floor, as well. Kayleigh’s Law started in Arizona.⁴ It works. In its first year alone, more than 1,000 survivors in our State secured lifetime protection from the criminals who hurt them.⁵ Kayleigh’s Law would give every American victim of a Federal sex crime or violent felony that same shield. This bill is simple. When a predator is convicted, Federal courts must issue a lifelong no-contact injunction. Reasoning · 63 wordsVictims should never again be forced to fill out another form, face their abuser across a courtroom, or spend their lives looking over their shoulder simply because a sentence ended and the system decided its job was done. Healing cannot begin if the abuser can show up again the day after release. Justice is not complete if the victim still lives in fear. Claims · 5 wordsArizona already closed that gap. The ask · 26 wordsIt is time the Federal Government did the same so no American, no matter which State they live in, is left unprotected after a Federal conviction. Claims · 20 wordsI have sat across from victims. I know how vulnerable they are, and sadly, how determined their predators can be. Positioning · 26 wordsNo survivor should be victimized twice, first by the criminal who harmed them and then by a system that forced them to fight again and again.Positioning Claims · 14 wordsNow Kayleigh travels the country ensuring Kayleigh’s Law is passed in every State legislature.⁶ The ask · 15 wordsIt is time we guarantee that same protection to victims of Federal crimes across America. Thanks · 26 wordsI thank Chairman Biggs for spearheading Kayleigh’s Law through the Judiciary Committee, ⁷and I also thank Senator Mike Lee for introducing this bill in the Senate.⁸Thanks Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 7 wordsthis is not complicated.Unearned certainty We protect victims.Procedure The ask · 10 wordsI urge my colleagues to vote ``yes’’ on H.R. 8481.⁹

At a glance

Lost points for
Reasons givenThis statement drew 4 conclusions and gave a reason for each one.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 65

13 of 14 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 rise today as a former prosecutor and as an Arizonan who has seen what happens when the system prioritizes the criminal over the victim.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “No victim should ever have to do that.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to thank Kayleigh, who is here today with her family, for being here.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I promised Kayleigh that when I made it to Congress I would introduce this bill in her honor.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “Nothing makes me happier than making good on that promise.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Kayleigh turned what happened to her into protection for thousands of other victims.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Arizona is proud of Kayleigh,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “and I am proud of her.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “No survivor should be victimized twice, first by the criminal who harmed them and then by a system that forced them to fight again and again.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank Chairman Biggs for spearheading Kayleigh’s Law through the Judiciary Committee,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and I also thank Senator Mike Lee for introducing this bill in the Senate.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “this is not complicated.”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 “We protect victims.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 14 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 · 100

0 of 14 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 · 4

Conclusion“Kayleigh’s Law would give every American victim of a Federal sex crime or violent felony that same shield.”

Because“Kayleigh’s Law started in Arizona.”

“In its first year alone, more than 1,000 survivors in our State secured lifetime protection from the criminals who hurt them.”

“When a predator is convicted, Federal courts must issue a lifelong no-contact injunction.”

Reason given
Conclusion“It is time the Federal Government did the same so no American, no matter which State they live in, is left unprotected after a Federal conviction.”

Because“In its first year alone, more than 1,000 survivors in our State secured lifetime protection from the criminals who hurt them.”

“Arizona already closed that gap.”

Reason given
Conclusion“It is time we guarantee that same protection to victims of Federal crimes across America.”

Because“In its first year alone, more than 1,000 survivors in our State secured lifetime protection from the criminals who hurt them.”

“When a predator is convicted, Federal courts must issue a lifelong no-contact injunction.”

Reason given
Conclusion“I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes’’ on H.R.”

Because“In its first year alone, more than 1,000 survivors in our State secured lifetime protection from the criminals who hurt them.”

“When a predator is convicted, Federal courts must issue a lifelong no-contact injunction.”

“or spend their lives looking over their shoulder simply because a sentence ended and the system decided its job was done.”

“Justice is not complete if the victim still lives in fear.”

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

1 of 14 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “this is not complicated”The assertion is offered in place of any engagement with the bill’s contested points.

Claims · 9

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“Kayleigh Kozak was 12 years old when a trusted teacher and soccer coach began to abuse her.”Kayleigh Kozak was 12 years old when a teacher and soccer coach began abusing her.search
2“In 2020, 13 years after his conviction, he asked a judge to end his so-called lifetime probation.”In 2020, 13 years after his conviction, Kayleigh Kozak’s abuser asked a judge to end his lifetime probation.search
3“Kayleigh was given just 3 weeks’ notice.”Kayleigh Kozak received three weeks’ notice of the 2020 hearing on ending the probation.search
4“Kayleigh’s Law started in Arizona.”Kayleigh’s Law originated as an Arizona state law.search
5“In its first year alone, more than 1,000 survivors in our State secured lifetime protection”In its first year, Arizona’s Kayleigh’s Law provided lifetime protection to more than 1,000 survivors in Arizona.search
6“Kayleigh travels the country ensuring Kayleigh’s Law is passed in every State legislature.”Kayleigh Kozak travels the country advocating for passage of Kayleigh’s Law in state legislatures.search
7“Chairman Biggs for spearheading Kayleigh’s Law through the Judiciary Committee”Chairman Biggs led Kayleigh’s Law through the House Judiciary Committee.search
8“Senator Mike Lee for introducing this bill in the Senate.”Senator Mike Lee introduced the Senate version of Kayleigh’s Law.search
9“8481.”The Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026 is H.R. 8481.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15