Analysis · Speech on a bill · beta

Gabe Evans

Republican on Deondra Dixon Include Project Act of 2025 2026-07-20

241 words · 10 sentences · 12 clauses

Statement grade

C–

59 / 100, held down by Signal

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Procedure 13%Claims 29%Positioning 16%Thanks 42%

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

Procedure · 16 wordsSpeaker, I rise today in strong support of the Deondra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025.Procedure Claims · 23 wordsI was incredibly proud to support this bill as it made it’s way through the legislative process in the Energy and Commerce Committee, ¹Procedure · 15 wordsand I am looking forward to it passing with bipartisan support on the House floor.Procedure Claims · 48 wordsThis legislation provides statutory authority to a project that the NIH has already been carrying out for nearly a decade to investigate the co-occuring conditions that impact Americans with Down Syndrome and their quality-of-life needs.² For far too long, federal investment into Down Syndrome has paced behind need. Positioning · 15 wordsIndividuals with Down Syndrome are among our most precious vulnerable citizens--they deserve this nation’s support.Positioning Thanks · 83 wordsI also want to recognize the efforts of a fellow Coloradan who was instrumental in advancing this bill: Michelle Sie Whitten. As President and CEO of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, Michelle has been a titan of advocacy in the Down Syndrome world.³ As the mother of a child with Down Syndrome, she has harnessed her love for the folks in this community and channeled it into action--raising millions of dollars for research and serving as a voice for those with Down Syndrome.⁴Thanks Positioning · 23 wordsIt is safe to say that we would not be here voting on this bill if not for her tireless work and effort.PositioningOff point Thanks · 18 wordsI want to personally thank Michelle for her leadership and once again reiterate my support for this bill.Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 29

9 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 “Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Deondra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025.”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 am looking forward to it passing with bipartisan support on the House floor.”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 “Individuals with Down Syndrome are among our most precious vulnerable citizens--they deserve this nation’s support.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I also want to recognize the efforts of a fellow Coloradan who was instrumental in advancing this bill:”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Michelle Sie Whitten.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “As President and CEO of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, Michelle has been a titan of advocacy in the Down Syndrome world.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “As the mother of a child with Down Syndrome, she has harnessed her love for the folks in this community and channeled it into action--raising millions of dollars for research and serving as a voice for those with Down Syndrome.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It is safe to say that we would not be here voting on this bill if not for her tireless work and effort.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to personally thank Michelle for her leadership and once again reiterate my support for this bill.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 78

5 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I also want to recognize the efforts of a fellow Coloradan who was instrumental in advancing this bill:”Shifts to recognizing an individual rather than discussing the bill.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Michelle Sie Whitten.”Names a person, contributing nothing about the bill.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “As President and CEO of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, Michelle has been a titan of advocacy in the Down Syndrome world.”Praises an advocate’s career instead of addressing the legislation.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “As the mother of a child with Down Syndrome, she has harnessed her love for the folks in this community and channeled it into action--raising millions of dollars for research and serving as a voice for those with Down Syndrome.”Details a private citizen’s biography and fundraising rather than the bill.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It is safe to say that we would not be here voting on this bill if not for her tireless work and effort.”Attributes the bill’s existence to one person rather than discussing the bill itself.

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 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.

Nothing lost points.

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“I was incredibly proud to support this bill as it made it’s way through the legislative process in the Energy and Commerce Committee”Gabe Evans supported the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025 when it passed through the House Energy and Commerce Committee.search
2“a project that the NIH has already been carrying out for nearly a decade”The NIH’s INCLUDE Project has existed for nearly a decade as of 2025 and investigates co-occurring conditions affecting Americans with Down syndrome.search
3“As President and CEO of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation”Michelle Sie Whitten is the President and CEO of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.search
4“raising millions of dollars for research”Michelle Sie Whitten has raised millions of dollars for Down syndrome research.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15