Premise:
"The proposed legislation "
Hypothesis: The legislation was proposed.

yes

Premise:
"She just rapped out a 'no' "
Hypothesis: She didn't say a word.

no

Premise:
"In addition, many federal agencies are just beginning to recognize that their performance management systems can be strategic tools to achieve success."
Hypothesis: All federal agencies are encouraged to setup performance management systems.
it is not possible to tell