Analysis · Speech on a bill · beta

Brett Guthrie

Republican on Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for Als Reauthorization Act of 2026 2026-07-20

173 words · 10 sentences · 13 clauses

Statement grade

A–

Average 87 / 100

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

Procedure 10%Claims 38%The ask 23%Thanks 24%Positioning 6%

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, Claims · 66 wordsI rise today in strong support of H.R. 8205 led by my colleagues, Representative Quigley and Representative Calvert.¹ H.R. 8205 reauthorizes the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act, ²which has supported critical research and development for ALS therapies. The ACT for ALS program has worked to expand access to key therapies for both individuals with ALS and those with other rare neurodegenerative conditions. The ask · 22 wordsIt is imperative that we pass this bill today to continue advancing research and therapeutic development in the fight against this disease. Thanks · 41 wordsTo my fellow Americans living with ALS and their caregivers, Mr. Speaker, I want to take a moment to let them know that I recognize their resilience and their commitment to a better future for themselves and other patients with ALS.Thanks Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 10 wordsI want them to know that I stand with them, PositioningThe ask · 9 wordsand I ask that my colleagues do the same. Mr. Speaker, The ask · 8 wordsI encourage my colleagues to support this bill, Procedure · 8 wordsand I reserve the balance of my time.Procedure

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 60

4 of 4 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 “To my fellow Americans living with ALS and their caregivers, Mr. Speaker, I want to take a moment to let them know that I recognize their resilience and their commitment to a better future for themselves and other patients with ALS.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I want them to know that I stand with them,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. 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 4 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 4 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 · 2

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“8205 led by my colleagues, Representative Quigley and Representative Calvert”H.R. 8205 is led by Representative Quigley and Representative Calvert.search
2“8205 reauthorizes the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act”H.R. 8205 reauthorizes the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15