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Pat Harrigan

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

295 words · 16 sentences · 24 clauses

Statement grade

A+

Average 97 / 100

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Claims 57%Reasoning 33%Positioning 3%Thanks 2%The ask 5%

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Madam Speaker, Claims · 117 wordswhen Americans think about energy, they usually think about things that we can see: oil fields, natural gas pipelines, nuclear power plants, wind farms. One of the greatest energy opportunities in our country isn’t aboveground. It is beneath our feet. That is why I am proud to rise in support of my Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act, legislation I am leading with Congresswoman Salinas.¹ America has an extraordinary opportunity to unlock a new source of reliable, around-the-clock power. A single supercritical geothermal well has the potential to produce more than seven times the energy of a conventional geothermal well.² Experts estimate next-generation geothermal could ultimately provide up to 90 gigawatts of electricity right here at home.³ Reasoning · 19 wordsThe problem is not that our country lacks the resources, but we lack the technology to fully unlock it. Claims · 46 wordsThis bill helps close that gap. It directs the Department of Energy to tackle the engineering challenges that still stand in the way of commercialization, expands real-world testing, ⁴and strengthens the partnerships between our national labs, universities, and private industry that have always driven American innovation. Reasoning · 28 wordsThis is exactly what the government should be doing, not picking winners and losers, but helping solve the kinds of technical challenges the private sector can’t solve alone. Positioning · 8 wordsReliable baseload power is no longer a luxury.Positioning Reasoning · 49 wordsAs AI transforms our economy, manufacturing returns to America, and electricity demand continues to grow, we need to be investing in the technologies that will power the next generation. More reliable American energy means lower costs for hardworking families, a stronger electric grid, and less dependence on foreign adversaries. Claims · 5 wordsThis bill does exactly that. Madam Speaker, Thanks · 7 wordsI thank Congresswoman Salinas for her partnership, ThanksThe ask · 16 wordsand I urge all of my colleagues to support the Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 94

2 of 2 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Reliable baseload power is no longer a luxury.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank Congresswoman Salinas for her partnership,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 2 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.

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Reasoning · 93

0 of 2 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.

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Conclusions found · 2

Conclusion“This bill helps close that gap.”

Because“The problem is not that our country lacks the resources,”

“but we lack the technology to fully unlock it.”

“It directs the Department of Energy to tackle the engineering challenges that still stand in the way of commercialization, expands real-world testing,”

Reason given
Conclusion“and I urge all of my colleagues to support the Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act.”

Because“It directs the Department of Energy to tackle the engineering challenges that still stand in the way of commercialization, expands real-world testing,”

“and strengthens the partnerships between our national labs, universities,”

“and private industry that have always driven American innovation.”

“but helping solve the kinds of technical challenges the private sector can’t solve alone.”

Reason given

Respect · no score

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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 2 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.

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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 am leading with Congresswoman Salinas”The Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act is led by Congressman Harrigan together with Congresswoman Salinas.search
2“more than seven times the energy of a conventional geothermal well”A single supercritical geothermal well has the potential to produce more than seven times the energy of a conventional geothermal well.search
3“up to 90 gigawatts of electricity”Experts estimate next-generation geothermal could ultimately provide up to 90 gigawatts of electricity in the United States.search
4“It directs the Department of Energy to tackle the engineering challenges that still stand in the way of commercialization”The bill directs the Department of Energy to address engineering challenges standing in the way of commercialization of next-generation geothermal systems.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15