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Lizzie Fletcher

Democrat on Combating Illicit Xylazine Act 2026-09-15

240 words · 14 sentences · 21 clauses

Statement grade

Average 92 / 100

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

Procedure 10%Claims 62%Reasoning 17%The ask 11%

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, Procedure · 9 wordsI rise to speak in support of H.R. 1266.Procedure Claims · 148 wordsThis legislation classifies xylazine as a schedule III controlled substance while including provisions to preserve access for veterinarians, livestock producers, ¹and researchers. Over the last decade, xylazine has been increasingly found in the illicit drug supply as a low-cost cutting agent intended to strengthen street drugs. Because of its use in veterinary medicine, drug traffickers realized that they could buy powdered xylazine, and it has become the most common drug mixed with fentanyl.² This potent drug combination poses severe health and safety risks, and there has been a dramatic increase in overdoses involving xylazine. Xylazine remains an important prescription sedative that facilitates the safe handling and treatment of many animal species. For example, it is important for use in cattle, as there is no practical alternative for sedation. This legislation protects the legitimate use of xylazine for veterinary medicine and fights the spread of illicit xylazine among humans, Reasoning · 41 wordsbut scheduling alone will not get us out of the overdose epidemic. We need investment in harm reduction, prevention, and treatment services to reduce overdose deaths across the Nation. We need a comprehensive, evidence-based public health approach to address this crisis. Mr. Speaker, The ask · 26 wordsI encourage my colleagues to vote ``yes’’ on this bill and to work with me on legislation that will expand access to prevention, treatment, Vague promiseand recovery. Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 7 wordsI reserve the balance of my time.Procedure

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 89

4 of 5 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 to speak 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 “1266.”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 reserve the balance of my time.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 5 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.

Reasoning · 93

0 of 5 deductions are Reasoning

Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.

Nothing lost points.

Conclusions found · 2

Conclusion“We need a comprehensive, evidence-based public health approach to address this crisis.”

Because“but scheduling alone will not get us out of the overdose epidemic.”

“We need investment in harm reduction, prevention,”

“and treatment services to reduce overdose deaths across the Nation.”

Reason given
Conclusion“I encourage my colleagues to vote ``yes’’ on this bill and to work with me on legislation that will expand access to prevention, treatment,”

Because“Over the last decade, xylazine has been increasingly found in the illicit drug supply as a low-cost cutting agent intended to strengthen street drugs.”

“and it has become the most common drug mixed with fentanyl.”

“This potent drug combination poses severe health and safety risks,”

“and there has been a dramatic increase in overdoses involving xylazine.”

“Xylazine remains an important prescription sedative that facilitates the safe handling and treatment of many animal species.”

“This legislation protects the legitimate use of xylazine for veterinary medicine and fights the spread of illicit xylazine among humans,”

“but scheduling alone will not get us out of the overdose epidemic.”

Reason given

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 · 88

1 of 5 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 “I encourage my colleagues to vote ``yes’’ on this bill and to work with me on legislation that will expand access to prevention, treatment,”The promised legislation has no content, timeline, or measure of success specified.

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“classifies xylazine as a schedule III controlled substance”H.R. 1266, the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, classifies xylazine as a schedule III controlled substance.search
2“it has become the most common drug mixed with fentanyl”Xylazine is the most common drug mixed with fentanyl in the illicit drug supply.search

Analyzed on 2026-10-17