Analysis · Speech on a bill · beta

Val T. Hoyle

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

207 words · 15 sentences · 18 clauses

Statement grade

A+

Average 98 / 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%Claims 73%Reasoning 14%The ask 8%

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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 9 wordsI yield myself such time as I may consume.Procedure Mr. Speaker, Claims · 151 wordsS. 759 would improve access to critical information for ocean users, including recreational boaters and fishers. This bill would direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish standards for NOAA for mapping recreational use of our oceans.¹ This information would include fishing restrictions, vessel access, and navigation information. Area restrictions, such as within the national marine sanctuaries and marine national monuments, would be clearly marked on these maps. The United States’ exclusive economic zone covers about 3.4 million square nautical miles and supports 4.5 million recreational fishing vessels.² About 11 million registered boats contribute roughly $170 billion annually to the economy.³ Currently, access to geospatial data for recreational use is across multiple databases. This lack of centralized data can make it difficult for millions of recreational boaters to understand the latest regulations and puts both boaters and coastal environments at risk. S. 759 would improve access, transparency, and usability of critical information. Reasoning · 30 wordsBy making regulations easier to understand and follow, this bill will help create safer, more enjoyable experiences on the water. This will strengthen coastal economies and improve environmental protection efforts. The ask · 17 wordsI urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 95

1 of 1 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.

Relevance · 100

0 of 1 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

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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 1 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“direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish standards for NOAA for mapping recreational use of our oceans”The Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act (S. 759) would direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish standards for NOAA for mapping recreational use of the oceans.search
2“The United States’ exclusive economic zone covers about 3.4 million square nautical miles and supports 4.5 million recreational fishing vessels”The United States’ exclusive economic zone covers about 3.4 million square nautical miles and supports 4.5 million recreational fishing vessels.search
3“About 11 million registered boats contribute roughly $170 billion annually to the economy”About 11 million registered boats in the United States contribute roughly $170 billion annually to the economy.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-16