“A famous football coach died. He was passionate and charismatic. He won many games. He coached for many years. He was in the Hall of Fame. He will be missed.”
What they said. What they meant.
Plain-language translations from Congress.
Recent debates
8 latest topics
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
13 statements
Moment of Silence in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of September 11
2 statements
Honoring Former U.S. Representative Charles Hatcher of Georgia
2 statements
Recognizing Firefighters from California's Third Congressional District
17 statements
Saluting White Plains Beautification Foundation
2 statements
Celebrating Rural Lawyer Julie Bear
4 statements
Operation Midway Blitz Anniversary
2 statements
Catherine Watts Celebrates 100th Birthday
4 statements
House of Representatives
Honoring Jim Walden
“A basketball player gave money to his old school. The school named a building after him. The player is good at basketball. The school is happy to have the money. The building will help the school's athletes.”
“A man named Bill Moos used to be a football player. Now he wrote a book about sports and his life. I want to say this man did a good job. I think he should be in a hall of fame.”