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Jimmy Panetta

Democrat on Providing for Consideration of (H.R. 139) Sunshine Protection Act of 2025; Providing for Consideration of (H.R. 8595) National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act... 2026-07-14

199 words · 13 sentences · 19 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 26%Reasoning 29%Claims 45%

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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 29 wordsI rise to state my intention to vote against H.¹ Res. 1423, the rule for consideration of H.R. 8595, National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act.Procedure Reasoning · 23 wordsI oppose the resolution as written so that the House of Representatives can advance my amendment to Massie Amendment No. 8, printed therein.² Claims · 89 wordsShould the Rules Committee meet again, I would offer an amendment to the Massie Amendment that would read, ``After page 1 1ine 6 insert the following: ³(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, the West Bank, the Palestinian Authority, or the broader region, nor shall it be construed to prevent support of Palestinian Security Forces in the West Bank, and nor shall it be construed to prevent the delivery of defensive weapons for the protection of Palestinians and Israelis.’’ Reasoning · 35 wordsThis would prevent the passage of the Massie Amendment from impacting the delivery of humanitarian aid and items critical for defense. However, without the opportunity to advance my amendment, I will oppose H. Res. 1423. Procedure · 23 wordsThe material previously referred to by Mr. McGovern is as follows: ⁴An amendment to H. Res. 1423 offered by Mr. McGovern of Massachusetts⁵Procedure

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What the tags mean

Signal · 73

9 of 9 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 to state my intention to vote against H.”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 “Res.”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 “1423, the rule for consideration of H.R.”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 “8595, National Security, Department of State,”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 “and Related Programs Appropriations Act.”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 “The material previously referred to by Mr. McGovern is as follows:”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 “An amendment to H.”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 “Res.”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 “1423 offered by Mr. McGovern of Massachusetts”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 9 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

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 9 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 · 5

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“I rise to state my intention to vote against H.”H.Res. 1423 is the rule for consideration of H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act.search
2“advance my amendment to Massie Amendment No. 8, printed therein”H.Res. 1423 as written does not allow Panetta to advance his amendment to Massie Amendment No. 8, which is printed in the resolution.search
3“an amendment to the Massie Amendment that would read, ``After page 1 1ine 6 insert the following:”Panetta’s proposed amendment to the Massie Amendment would insert text after page 1, line 6 stating that nothing in the section shall prevent delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, the West Bank, the Palestinian Authority, or the broader region, support of Palestinian Security Forces in the West Bank, or delivery of defensive weapons for the protection of Palestinians and Israelis.search
4“The material previously referred to by Mr. McGovern is as follows:”Mr. McGovern of Massachusetts previously referred to an amendment to H.Res. 1423 in debate.search
5“1423 offered by Mr. McGovern of Massachusetts”Mr. McGovern of Massachusetts offered an amendment to H.Res. 1423.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15