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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance and Clarity. Average 85 / 100
Signal
56 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
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Clarity
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Thanks 31% Procedure 5% Claims 51% Reasoning 5% Anecdote 6% The ask 2%
Structure · 13 steps
Claims · 5
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Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 51 words I thank my very good friend, Chairman Westerman, for yielding me the time and for bringing this important piece of legislation to the floor. I also thank Congresswoman Betty McCollum of Minnesota for her collaboration, and Secretary Markwayne Mullin for his work on this legislation during his time in the Senate. Thanks Off point Procedure · 19 words I rise today, Mr. Speaker, in strong support of S. 550, the companion legislation to my bill, H.R. 2827. Procedure Claims · 23 words The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma have been waiting more than 10 years for this legislation to pass, 1 and today is finally that day. Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 16 words that would not be possible without Chairman Westerman’s help and support, and I am very appreciative. Thanks Off point Reasoning · 17 words Resolving this land claim will remedy a mistake made by the Federal Government roughly two centuries ago. Claims · 149 words In 1805, the Miami Tribe, Eel River Band, and Wea, signed the Treaty of Grouseland, 2 which, under Article IV, reserved all lands within the Wabash River watershed and land located west of the Wabash River, 3 which is in present-day Illinois. From 1805 to 1840, the United States transferred 2.6 million acres of this land to non-Native settlers without having acquired title from the Tribes.4 As a result, title to that land is still held by the Miami Tribe’s superior claim to title, and the Tribe never consented to that land being purchased. S. 550 will allow the Miami Tribe to have their rightful day in court and extinguish all claims to this land in Illinois.5 This straightforward, bipartisan piece of legislation will not only provide finality for the Miami Tribe, but also certainty to the landowners and farmers in Illinois who have been living on this land for generations. Anecdote · 22 words As a Tribal member myself, it is an honor to help a fellow Tribal nation and be a voice here in Washington. Anecdote Claims · 12 words Today is a testament of Congress upholding its trust and treaty responsibility, Thanks · 44 words and I would like to thank Chairman Westerman again for his support. Chairman Hurd, Ranking Member Huffman, and Ranking Member Leger Fernandez were also instrumental, and I appreciate the efforts of their staff and their support and efforts on this important piece of legislation. Thanks Off point Mr. Speaker, The ask · 7 words I urge the passage of S. 550.
At a glance
Lost points for Thanks ×9 Off point ×9 Procedure ×3 Anecdote
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 56
13 of 22 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.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I thank my very good friend, Chairman Westerman, for yielding me the time and for bringing this important piece of legislation to the floor.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I also thank Congresswoman Betty McCollum of Minnesota for her collaboration,” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and Secretary Markwayne Mullin for his work on this legislation during his time in the Senate.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “I rise today, Mr. Speaker, in strong support of S.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “550, the companion legislation to my bill, H.R.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “2827.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “that would not be possible without Chairman Westerman’s help and support,” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and I am very appreciative.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “As a Tribal member myself, it is an honor to help a fellow Tribal nation and be a voice here in Washington.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and I would like to thank Chairman Westerman again for his support.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “Chairman Hurd, Ranking Member Huffman,” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and Ranking Member Leger Fernandez were also instrumental,” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and I appreciate the efforts of their staff and their support and efforts on this important piece of legislation.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 100
9 of 22 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.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I thank my very good friend, Chairman Westerman, for yielding me the time and for bringing this important piece of legislation to the floor.” Thanks to a colleague for yielding time, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I also thank Congresswoman Betty McCollum of Minnesota for her collaboration,” Thanks to a colleague for collaboration, not about the bill’s substance.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “and Secretary Markwayne Mullin for his work on this legislation during his time in the Senate.” Thanks to an individual for past work, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “that would not be possible without Chairman Westerman’s help and support,” Credit to a colleague for support, not about the bill’s substance.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “and I am very appreciative.” Expression of personal appreciation, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “and I would like to thank Chairman Westerman again for his support.” Renewed thanks to a colleague, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Chairman Hurd, Ranking Member Huffman,” Names of committee members, not about the bill’s substance.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “and Ranking Member Leger Fernandez were also instrumental,” Continuation of member credits, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “and I appreciate the efforts of their staff and their support and efforts on this important piece of legislation.” Thanks to members and staff, not about the bill.
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 22 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 · 5
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 “The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma have been waiting more than 10 years for this legislation to pass” The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma has been seeking this legislation for more than 10 years. search 2 “and Wea, signed the Treaty of Grouseland, ” The Miami Tribe, the Eel River Band, and the Wea signed the Treaty of Grouseland in 1805. search 3 “Article IV, reserved all lands within the Wabash River watershed and land located west of the Wabash River” Article IV of the Treaty of Grouseland reserved all lands within the Wabash River watershed and land west of the Wabash River for the signatory tribes. search 4 “From 1805 to 1840, the United States transferred 2.6 million acres of this land to non-Native settlers without having acquired title from the Tribes.” Between 1805 and 1840, the United States transferred 2.6 million acres of land in the Wabash River watershed and west of the Wabash River to non-Native settlers without acquiring title from the Miami Tribe, Eel River Band, and Wea. search 5 “will allow the Miami Tribe to have their rightful day in court and extinguish all claims to this land in Illinois” S. 550 confers court jurisdiction for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma’s land claim and extinguishes all of the tribe’s other claims to land in Illinois. search
