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Bruce Westerman

Republican on Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act 2026-09-14

344 words · 16 sentences · 22 clauses

Statement grade

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Average 89 / 100

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

Procedure 3%Greeting 6%Claims 27%Reasoning 39%Thanks 21%The ask 5%

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, Greeting · 22 wordsI rise in support of H.R. 5063, the Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act, ¹which is championed by Representative Jen Kiggans of Virginia.²Greeting Claims · 92 wordsEach year, millions of Americans visit our Federal lands to spend time outdoors with their families. Whether they are hiking a trail, camping, fishing, or spending a day at the beach, visitors should be able to safely enjoy the incredible recreation opportunities our public lands provide. At federally managed beaches and swimming areas, lifeguards play an important role in keeping visitors safe, but when Federal agencies experience lifeguard staffing shortages, they do not always have the flexibility to quickly fill those gaps, even when trained local lifeguards may be available to help. Reasoning · 134 wordsRepresentative Kiggans’ bill provides a commonsense solution. Her legislation allows the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of Reclamation to partner with local government agencies to provide lifeguard services when Federal lifeguards are in short supply at designated swimming areas.³ Under these agreements, local lifeguards can provide services visitors depend on, including water rescue and first aid, during the peak summer season. Representative Kiggans’ legislation recognizes that the Federal Government cannot always solve staffing challenges quickly. When qualified local partners are willing and able to help keep visitors safe, Federal land managers should have the flexibility to work with them. These partnerships can help maintain lifeguard coverage, support continued public access, and make sure families can enjoy some of our country’s most popular outdoor recreational activities. Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 71 wordsI again thank Representative Kiggans for her leadership on this legislation introduced after her constituents highlighted lifeguard shortages that limited access and impacted safety at Assateague Island National Seashore.⁴ She worked diligently with her local community and National Park Service leadership to find a solution that will not only help keep her constituents and visitors safe but also ensure millions of visitors can continue to enjoy Virginia’s pristine and world-class beaches.Thanks Mr. Speaker, The ask · 16 wordsI urge my colleagues to support H.R. 5063, and I reserve the balance of my time.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 68

6 of 6 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 “5063, the Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act,”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “which is championed by Representative Jen Kiggans of Virginia.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I again thank Representative Kiggans for her leadership on this legislation introduced after her constituents highlighted lifeguard shortages that limited access and impacted safety at Assateague Island National Seashore.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “She worked diligently with her local community and National Park Service leadership to find a solution that will not only help keep her constituents and visitors safe but also ensure millions of visitors can continue to enjoy Virginia’s pristine and world-class beaches.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 6 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 6 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 · 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“5063, the Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act, ”The Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act is bill number H.R. 5063.search
2“championed by Representative Jen Kiggans of Virginia”Representative Jen Kiggans of Virginia is the champion (sponsor) of the Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act (H.R. 5063).search
3“to partner with local government agencies to provide lifeguard services when Federal lifeguards are in short supply”The bill allows the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of Reclamation to partner with local government agencies to provide lifeguard services during federal lifeguard shortages.search
4“introduced after her constituents highlighted lifeguard shortages that limited access and impacted safety at Assateague Island National Seashore”The bill was introduced after constituents of Representative Kiggans raised concerns about lifeguard shortages at Assateague Island National Seashore.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-16