Analysis · Speech on a bill · beta

Bruce Westerman

Republican on Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act 2026-09-14

138 words · 8 sentences · 9 clauses

Statement grade

77 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Procedure 27%Claims 48%Thanks 25%

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, Procedure · 21 wordsI rise in support of S. 759, the Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act, sponsored by Senator Cruz from Texas.¹Procedure Claims · 66 wordsThis legislation would require NOAA to make certain data easily accessible to the multiple users of our ocean resources. Recreational and commercial industries operating on America’s waterways need large amounts of data, including waterway closures, speed limits, and fishing restrictions. Senator Cruz’ legislation directs NOAA to work with stakeholders and the public to determine what data to include, then publish it online in a user-friendly format.² Thanks · 35 wordsI thank Representative Fry of South Carolina, the sponsor of companion legislation in the House of Representatives, for his leadership on this initiative that will enhance safety and improve the recreational experience for ocean users.³Thanks 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 · 47

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.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I rise in support of S.”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 “759, the Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act, sponsored by Senator Cruz from Texas.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank Representative Fry of South Carolina, the sponsor of companion legislation in the House of Representatives, for his leadership on this initiative that will enhance safety and improve the recreational experience for ocean users.”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.

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 · 3

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“759, the Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act, sponsored by Senator Cruz from Texas.”Senate bill S. 759, the Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act, was sponsored by Senator Ted Cruz of Texas.search
2“directs NOAA to work with stakeholders and the public to determine what data to include, then publish it online”The Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act directs NOAA to work with stakeholders and the public to determine what data to include and then publish that data online.search
3“Representative Fry of South Carolina, the sponsor of companion legislation in the House of Representatives”Representative Fry of South Carolina sponsored the House companion legislation to the Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-16