Extemp Topic Draw

Round 1:

Is Congress prepared to pass meaningful legislation addressing the rise of political violence in the United States?

What should the United States do to make its economy more resilient to future supply-chain shocks?

How should the United States reform its asylum system to reduce processing backlogs?

Round 2:

Amid ongoing debate over tariffs, what approach should the United States federal government take to ensure trade policy promotes economic growth while maintaining stable consumer prices?

What measures should the United States Federal Government prioritize to alleviate household financial pressures for the low- to middle-class population?

Should the incoming administration rely on executive authority to implement policy changes, or pursue bipartisan legislation to achieve long-term objectives?

Round 3:

Should Congress allow states to set their own Artificial Intelligence regulations, or implement a unified federal framework?

What role should the federal government play in ensuring AI tools used in the human resources sector are unbiased and transparent?

How will the 2025 U.S. federal government shutdown impact digital services and technology access for Americans over the next year?