Debate Topics & Congress Information

CX Debate:

Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly increase its exploration and/or development of the Arctic.

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LD Debate (Including Novice):

Resolved: The United States ought to rewild substantial tracts of land.

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PF Debate (Including Novice):

Resolved: The United States federal government should require technology companies to provide lawful access to encrypted communications.

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Prep time for CX is 8 minutes. Prep time for LD is 4 minutes. Prep time for PF is 3 minutes. We will use NSDA pilot rules for PF.

Brackets will NOT be broken in debate.

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CONGRESS NOTES:

We will use the TFA 2025 Fall Legislation to be debated in each session is listed below. The items may be reordered as established by each chamber. Copies of the legislation can be found on the TFA website here. Procedures for advancing and tie-breakers can be found in the TFA constitution.

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Prelims - 17, 19, 16, 18, 20

Finals - 23, 21, 24, 22, 25

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WSD Motions (Online)

Round 1:This House, as the EU, would ban member nations from importing Russian natural gas.

Round 2:This House, as the EU, would ban member nations from importing Russian natural gas.

Round 3: Impromptu

Round 4:This House would increase protection and preservation of public lands. Info Slide: Public lands are held and administered by the federal, state, or local government. They are maintained for the use and enjoyment of the public.

Elim 1:This House believes that hacktivism is a legitimate tool of resistance. Info Slide: Hacktivism refers to the use of cyberattacks and hacking techniques to advance political, social, or ideological causes.

Elim 2: Impromptu

Elim 3: This House would regulate artificial intelligence as a public utility.