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Brian Babin

Republican on Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act 2026-07-20

364 words · 15 sentences · 21 clauses

Statement grade

Average 93 / 100

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

Procedure 4%Greeting 6%Claims 66%Reasoning 16%Thanks 4%The ask 2%

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

Madam Speaker, Procedure · 9 wordsI yield myself such time as I may consume.Procedure Madam Speaker, Greeting · 22 wordsI rise in support of H.R. 8790, the Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act, sponsored by my colleagues, Representatives Harrigan and Salinas.¹²Greeting Claims · 73 wordsThis bill amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to include novel geothermal approaches and directs the Department of Energy to support these baseload energy-producing technologies.³ Thanks to breakthroughs in drilling methods pioneered by the oil-and- gas sector, we can now drill deeper and increase rock permeability. As a result, regions of the United States that were once unable to support baseload geothermal electricity generation are now viable for power production. Reasoning · 37 wordsThis comes at an important time as we race to connect baseload energy to the grid to ensure that we have both reliable power and the grid stability needed to support continued economic growth and technological advancement. Claims · 67 wordsThe bill directs the Department of Energy to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Department of the Interior to facilitate the sharing of geothermal data and to improve understanding of the subsurface.⁴ This legislation also provides a critical update to the Department of the Interior’s drilling data repository by including additional data sources, periodic updates, and standardized data to enhance its overall functionality and usability. Reasoning · 23 wordsCurating data from public lands gives the government, academia, and industry a better understanding of the subsurface and the resources beneath our feet. Claims · 101 wordsThis bill also builds upon the success of the Department of Energy’s Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy, ⁵or FORGE, by requiring next-generation geothermal testing at one or more additional FORGE sites, ⁶if deemed necessary by the Department of Energy. Research conducted at FORGE has provided clear evidence that, through innovative drilling, next-generation geothermal systems can be used to generate power. The Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act authorizes the Department of Energy to foster this emerging industry by awarding grants to accelerate the development, testing, ⁷and implementation of innovative technologies that improve the performance of next-generation geothermal energy projects. Madam Speaker, Thanks · 16 wordsI will express my appreciation for the work of Representatives Harrigan and Salinas on this legislation, ThanksThe ask · 9 wordsand I urge my colleagues to support the bill. Madam Speaker, Procedure · 7 wordsI reserve the balance of my time.Procedure

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 84

5 of 5 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.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I rise in support of H.R.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “8790, the Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act, sponsored by my colleagues, Representatives Harrigan and Salinas.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I will express my appreciation for the work of Representatives Harrigan and Salinas on this legislation,”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 reserve the balance of my time.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 5 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.

Reasoning · 87

0 of 5 deductions are Reasoning

Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.

Nothing lost points.

Conclusions found · 1

Conclusion“and I urge my colleagues to support the bill.”

Because“This bill amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to include novel geothermal approaches and directs the Department of Energy to support these baseload energy-producing technologies.”

“This comes at an important time as we race to connect baseload energy to the grid to ensure that we have both reliable power and the grid stability needed to support continued economic growth and technological advancement.”

“Curating data from public lands gives the government, academia,”

“This bill also builds upon the success of the Department of Energy’s Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy,”

“Research conducted at FORGE has provided clear evidence that, through innovative drilling, next-generation geothermal systems can be used to generate power.”

“and implementation of innovative technologies that improve the performance of next-generation geothermal energy projects.”

Reason given

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 5 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 · 7

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“8790, the Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act, sponsored by my colleagues, Representatives Harrigan and Salinas.”The bill under debate is H.R. 8790, titled the Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act.search
2“sponsored by my colleagues, Representatives Harrigan and Salinas”H.R. 8790 was sponsored by Representatives Harrigan and Salinas.search
3“amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007”H.R. 8790 amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 with respect to geothermal energy.search
4“directs the Department of Energy to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Department of the Interior”H.R. 8790 directs the Department of Energy to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Department of the Interior concerning geothermal data sharing.search
5“the Department of Energy’s Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy”The Department of Energy operates a research program called the Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE).search
6“requiring next-generation geothermal testing at one or more additional FORGE sites”H.R. 8790 requires next-generation geothermal testing at one or more FORGE sites, if deemed necessary by the Department of Energy.search
7“authorizes the Department of Energy to foster this emerging industry by awarding grants”H.R. 8790 authorizes the Department of Energy to award grants to accelerate development, testing, and implementation of next-generation geothermal technologies.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15