Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Kevin Kiley

Independent on Recognizing Firefighters from California's Third Congressional District 2026-09-03

221 words · 11 sentences · 12 clauses

Statement grade

B+

Average 81 / 100

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

Greeting 10%Claims 65%Thanks 21%Procedure 4%

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Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 22 wordsI rise today to honor and celebrate the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange for their 125 years of service to the Sacramento region.Greeting Claims · 143 wordsThe exchange is the development industry’s oldest and largest association in the Sacramento region, with over 1,100 member companies and 65,000 employees.¹² Their members include area contractors and subcontractors, suppliers, and industry support organizations. They provide educational and safety programs along with networking opportunities. The founding of the exchange dates back to 1901, when a group of local builders formed an association for the purpose of resolving common issues and exchanging ideas related to their industry.³ Their objective was to encourage and cultivate a fellowship among its members and to make them better acquainted with the needs of the industry. The exchange is also a partner with the Construction Industry Education Foundation.⁵ The foundation serves more than 17,000 high school students annually.⁴ Their ``recruit and retain’’ partnership has also led to one of the fastest growing women in construction programs in the Nation. Thanks · 47 wordsOn behalf of the United States House of Representatives and California’s Third Congressional District, I am honored to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange and to congratulate them for continuing to meet the area’s development needs as the Sacramento region continues to grow.Thanks Procedure · 9 wordsCommemorating 25th Anniversary of Asian Pacific American Public Affairs⁶Procedure

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 62

3 of 3 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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I rise today to honor and celebrate the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange for their 125 years of service to the Sacramento region.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “On behalf of the United States House of Representatives and California’s Third Congressional District, I am honored to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange and to congratulate them for continuing to meet the area’s development needs as the Sacramento region continues to grow.”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 “Commemorating 25th Anniversary of Asian Pacific American Public Affairs”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Reasoning · no score

No score: nothing is concluded. Excluded from the average.

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

Conclusions found · 0

None: nothing is concluded.

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 3 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 · 6

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“over 1,100 member companies and 65,000 employees”The Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange has over 1,100 member companies and 65,000 employees.search
2“the development industry’s oldest and largest association in the Sacramento region”The Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange is the development industry’s oldest and largest association in the Sacramento region.search
3“The founding of the exchange dates back to 1901”The Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange was founded in 1901.search
4“more than 17,000 high school students annually”The Construction Industry Education Foundation serves more than 17,000 high school students annually.search
5“a partner with the Construction Industry Education Foundation”The Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange is a partner with the Construction Industry Education Foundation.search
6“Commemorating 25th Anniversary of Asian Pacific American Public Affairs”2026 marks the 25th anniversary of Asian Pacific American Public Affairs.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-16