Analysis · Speech on a bill · beta

Sarah Elfreth

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

154 words · 7 sentences · 11 clauses

Statement grade

A+

Average 95 / 100

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

Procedure 14%Claims 62%Reasoning 20%The ask 4%

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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 14 wordsI rise in support of H.R. 7889, the Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act, ProcedureClaims · 37 wordswhich would reauthorize the Water Resources Research Act and continue support for national water research institutes.¹ Across the country, our water supplies are facing growing challenges, from increased demand and pollution to drought and other natural disasters. Reasoning · 31 wordsAs these pressures strain our water resources, we need to make sustained investments in research, conservation, education, and new technologies to overcome these challenges and strengthen our long- term water security. Claims · 58 wordsWater research institutes play a critical role in developing and advancing solutions to our Nation’s water challenges by supporting water research and education while also building the workforce needed to address pressing challenges. This work grows in importance as drought, wildfire, and other natural disasters become all the more frequent, straining water resources for communities across the Nation. Mr. Speaker, The ask · 6 wordsI urge support for this bill, Procedure · 8 wordsand I reserve the balance of my time.Procedure

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 85

3 of 3 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 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,”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

0 of 3 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 3 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 · 1

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“which would reauthorize the Water Resources Research Act and continue support for national water research institutes”H.R. 7889, the Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act, would reauthorize the Water Resources Research Act and continue support for national water research institutes.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-16