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Glenn Grothman

Republican on Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act 2026-09-15

383 words · 24 sentences · 27 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.

Greeting 2%Claims 66%Reasoning 20%Anecdote 5%Thanks 4%The ask 2%

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Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 8 wordsthat was a good speech by Mr. Suozzi.Greeting Mr. Speaker, Claims · 138 wordsI rise in support of H.R. 9500, the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act. For many Americans, financial security means decades of hard work, setting aside money paycheck after paycheck, saving for retirement and making sacrifices so their family will always have something to fall back on. A criminal can take away that security in a matter of days. Financial scammers can involve someone posing as a trusted adviser, a fraudulent investment, or online relationship built around deception. By the time a victim discovers what happened, the money is gone and the person responsible may be difficult to find. These people are experts at gaining people’s trust. For an older American living on a fixed income, there may be little opportunity to replace those savings. The consequences can affect everything from paying the mortgage to affording everyday expenses. Reasoning · 17 wordsOur tax laws should provide a fair opportunity for these victims to claim relief and begin rebuilding. Claims · 115 wordsUnfortunately, restrictions on personal theft loss deductions can prevent victims from deducting qualifying losses. Refund deadlines can create another obstacle when someone discovers the fraud years after it occurred. The Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act would address these problems by expanding access to personal casualty and theft loss deductions and giving qualifying victims additional flexibility and time to seek refunds.¹ The bill recognizes the damage these crimes can do to retirement savings. It would provide relief from the early withdrawal penalty for qualifying retirement distributions connected to theft losses and allow eligible amounts to be repaid into retirement accounts.² In addition to losing money, you can be penalized right now with early withdrawal penalties. Reasoning · 17 wordsThese provisions would help people who are trying to put their finances back together after being deceived. Anecdote · 21 wordsI have dealt with some of these people. They are so crafty. Even surprisingly intelligent people can be taken advantage of.Anecdote Reasoning · 43 wordsA tax deduction cannot restore everything, but Congress can make sure that unnecessary tax burdens do not make an already difficult recovery even harder. We should continue pursuing the criminals responsible while ensuring that their victims receive fair treatment under the tax code.Vague promise Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 16 wordsone more time, I thank Chairman Smith and Congressman Miller for their work on this legislation, ThanksThe ask · 8 wordsand I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes.’’

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 87

5 of 6 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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “that was a good speech by Mr. Suozzi.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I have dealt with some of these people.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “They are so crafty.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “Even surprisingly intelligent people can be taken advantage of.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “one more time, I thank Chairman Smith and Congressman Miller for their work on this legislation,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 6 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 · 94

1 of 6 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 “We should continue pursuing the criminals responsible”A call for ongoing action with no actor, date, measure, or success condition.

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“expanding access to personal casualty and theft loss deductions and giving qualifying victims additional flexibility and time to seek refunds”The Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act would expand access to personal casualty and theft loss deductions and give qualifying fraud victims more flexibility and time to seek tax refunds.search
2“provide relief from the early withdrawal penalty for qualifying retirement distributions connected to theft losses and allow eligible amounts to be repaid into retirement accounts”The Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act would waive the early withdrawal penalty for qualifying retirement distributions connected to theft losses and allow eligible amounts to be repaid into retirement accounts.search

Analyzed on 2026-10-17