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Lizzie Fletcher

Democrat on Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 2026-09-15

197 words · 12 sentences · 14 clauses

Statement grade

Average 94 / 100

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

Procedure 12%Claims 78%Thanks 5%The ask 5%

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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 9 wordsI yield myself such time as I may consume.Procedure Mr. Speaker, Claims · 154 wordsH.R. 2140, the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, reauthorizes a longstanding bipartisan program to cut pollution from diesel engines.¹ Through the program, the Environmental Protection Agency administers grants and loans to States and projects that help replace and retrofit diesel engines across the country that emit dangerous air pollutants, like nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, to improve air quality and public health.² The program is one of the most cost-effective tools to improve air quality and public health in local communities, delivering at least $30 in public health benefits for every Federal dollar spent.³ EPA estimates that the DERA projects helped generate over $8 billion in health benefits during the first decade of the program.⁴ It is a prime example of a program that works, creating jobs, improving the health of our communities, saving Americans money, and protecting the environment. That is why the Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously reported H.R.⁵ 2140 earlier this year. Thanks · 10 wordsI thank Representative Matsui for her leadership on this legislation, ThanksThe ask · 9 wordsand I urge my colleagues to support the bill. Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 15 wordsI yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Matsui).Procedure

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 82

4 of 4 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.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank Representative Matsui for her leadership on this legislation,”Thanks: 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 yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from California (Ms.”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 “Matsui).”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 4 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 4 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“2140, the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, reauthorizes a longstanding bipartisan program to cut pollution from diesel engines.”H.R. 2140, the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, reauthorizes an existing program to cut pollution from diesel engines.search
2“the Environmental Protection Agency administers grants and loans to States and projects that help replace and retrofit diesel engines”The Environmental Protection Agency administers grants and loans to states and projects that help replace and retrofit diesel engines under the DERA program.search
3“delivering at least $30 in public health benefits for every Federal dollar spent”The DERA program delivers at least $30 in public health benefits for every federal dollar spent.search
4“EPA estimates that the DERA projects helped generate over $8 billion in health benefits during the first decade of the program”EPA estimates that DERA projects generated over $8 billion in health benefits during the program’s first decade.search
5“That is why the Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously reported H.R.”The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously reported H.R. 2140 in 2026.search

Analyzed on 2026-10-17