Analysis · Speech on a bill · beta

Brett Guthrie

Republican on Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2026 2026-07-20

102 words · 8 sentences · 9 clauses

Statement grade

B–

Average 70 / 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%Thanks 23%Claims 45%The ask 8%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 9 wordsI yield myself such time as I may consume.Procedure Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 23 wordsI rise today in strong support of H.R. 1703, led by my good friend who previously spoke, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr.¹ Joyce).Thanks Claims · 46 wordsMedicare beneficiaries should not be limited in their ability to access the right wheelchair to help them move freely in their daily lives. Ultimately, the payment clarifications in this legislation are intended to improve access to wheelchair upgrades among Medicare beneficiaries who choose to do so.Vague promise The ask · 8 wordsI encourage my colleagues to support this bill. Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 16 wordsI have no further speakers on this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.Procedure

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 52

6 of 7 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 yield myself such time as I may consume.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I rise today in strong support of H.R.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “1703, led by my good friend who previously spoke, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Joyce).”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 “I have no further speakers on this bill,”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 I reserve the balance of my time.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 7 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 · 57

1 of 7 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 “are intended to improve access”A stated intention with no measure or success condition is a commitment that cannot be checked later.

Claims · 1

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“1703, led by my good friend who previously spoke, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr.”H.R. 1703, the bill under debate, is led by Representative Joyce of Pennsylvania.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15