2026 JL Mann Patriot Invitational

2026 — Greenville, SC/US

Congressional Debate

Abbreviation CD
Format Congress
Entry Fee $15.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

The JL Mann Congress topics from the December 2025 NSDA Legislation.

Speaker awards will be determined by judges’ preference.

3 minutes speeches with CX from balance of time.

CX (2 minute) for first AFF and first NEG speeches.

NSDA rules will be followed.

LEGISLATION DOCKET -

Session 1 Main (order determined by chamber)

  • A Bill to Eliminate the Filibuster
  • A Bill to Halt the Construction of the White House Ballroom
  • A Bill to Ban Pharmaceutical Ads from Television and Streaming Services

Session 1 Alternates:

  • The Federal Red Flag Act

Session 2 Main (order determined by chamber):

  • A Plan to Repeal Obamacare
  • A Plan to Restrict External Employment for the IncarceratedA
  • A Resolution to Amend the Constitution to Repeal the Second Amendment

Session 2 Alternates:

- A Resolution to Promote Montessori Education Models