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Bruce Westerman

Republican on Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act of 2025 2026-09-14

169 words · 9 sentences · 13 clauses

Statement grade

A–

Average 87 / 100

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

Procedure 25%Reasoning 48%Claims 27%

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.ProcedureOff point Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 22 wordsI rise in support of H.R. 7889, the Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act of 2025, sponsored by Representative Wittman from Virginia.¹Procedure Reasoning · 38 wordsWater is one of our Nation’s most important resources, and the challenges facing our water systems are becoming more complex. This legislation takes a practical approach to strengthening the science and partnerships we need to manage those challenges. Claims · 45 wordsThe bill reauthorizes the Water Resources Research Act Program, which supports water research and education through a network of university- based institutions. It extends the program through fiscal year 2029 and increases funding from $15 million to $16 million annually, consistent with currently enacted levels.² Reasoning · 43 wordsBy investing in research at the universities across the country and encouraging collaboration on State and regional water issues, the bill helps ensure that policymakers, communities, and water managers have the science and tools needed to find solutions before water challenges become crises.Vague promise Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 12 wordsI support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.ProcedureOff point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 74

5 of 8 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 H.R.”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 “7889, the Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act of 2025, sponsored by Representative Wittman from Virginia.”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 support this bill,”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 “and I reserve the balance of my time.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

2 of 8 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.

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 yield myself such time as I may consume.”Procedural request for time.
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 reserve the balance of my time.”Procedural reserve of time.

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 · 86

1 of 8 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “have the science and tools needed to find solutions before water challenges become crises”The promised benefit has no measure or success condition for how solutions or crises are judged.

Claims · 2

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“sponsored by Representative Wittman from Virginia”H.R. 7889, the Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act of 2025, is sponsored by Representative Wittman from Virginia.search
2“It extends the program through fiscal year 2029 and increases funding from $15 million to $16 million annually, consistent with currently enacted levels”The bill extends the Water Resources Research Act Program through fiscal year 2029 and increases its funding from $15 million to $16 million annually, matching currently enacted levels.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-16