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Gabe Evans

Republican on Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety Act of 2026 2026-07-13

159 words · 8 sentences · 9 clauses

Statement grade

B+

Average 83 / 100

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Greeting 11%Claims 47%Reasoning 35%The ask 8%

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Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 17 wordstoday I rise in support of the SAFEGUARDS Act of which I am a proud original cosponsor.Greeting Claims · 49 wordsAs my colleagues mentioned, this bill ensures that all revenue collected through the 9/11 Passenger Security Fee are invested back into aviation and airport security consistent with the fee’s original intent.¹ Just last year, this $5.60 fee on your plane ticket brought in over $4.5 billion from U.S. passengers.² Reasoning · 29 wordsThe upcoming 25th anniversary of September 11 reminds us how important it is to use those resources to strengthen our national security systems today to prevent future tragedies tomorrow.⁴Vague promise Claims · 25 wordsMy district also borders Denver International Airport. Thousands of airport, airline, and TSA employees in that airport are my constituents--the third busiest in the Nation.³ Reasoning · 27 wordsTo keep them and all U.S. passengers safe, it is critical that TSA receives every dollar possible to properly update security screening equipment and stop emerging threats.Vague promise Mr. Speaker, The ask · 12 wordsI urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this bipartisan bill.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 89

1 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 “today I rise in support of the SAFEGUARDS Act of which I am a proud original cosponsor.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 3 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.

Respect · no score

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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 · 60

2 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “strengthen our national security systems today to prevent future tragedies tomorrow”No actor, measure, or condition is given for what ‘strengthen’ or ‘prevent’ would concretely involve.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “properly update security screening equipment and stop emerging threats”The commitment specifies no measure, timeline, or success condition for updating equipment or stopping unspecified ‘emerging threats’.

Claims · 4

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“this bill ensures that all revenue collected through the 9/11 Passenger Security Fee are invested back into aviation and airport security”The SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026 directs all revenue collected through the 9/11 Passenger Security Fee back into aviation and airport security.search
2“$5.60 fee on your plane ticket brought in over $4.5 billion from U.S. passengers”In 2025, the $5.60 9/11 Passenger Security Fee on airline tickets collected over $4.5 billion from U.S. passengers.search
3“the third busiest in the Nation”Denver International Airport is the third busiest airport in the United States.search
4“The upcoming 25th anniversary of September 11”2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15