Government structure/reform
AFF: The senate does not equally represent the population
NEG: The senate provides important checks and balances for the government
What is "A resolution to amend the constitution to abolish the senate"
AFF: Pennies are a substantial waste of resources
NEG: Pennies protect the unbanked
What is "Bill to Remove Penny from Circulation to Eliminate Taxpayer Losses Due to Costs of Production"?
AFF: Restoring [these animals] would help preserve ice in the arctic
NEG: Not scientifically realistic
What is "Bill to Reintroduce the Woolly Mammoth to Restore Ecosystems and Advance Scientific Innovation"?
AFF: Allows for stabilization of Puerto Rican economy
NEG: Would worsen regional relations
What is "A bill to grant statehood to puerto rico?"
AFF: Sanctions are the only viable non-violent way to prevent human rights violations
NEG: Sanctions can increase the intensity of human rights violations
What is "A resolution to ban US oil exports to countries with human rights violations"?
AFF: [This measure] has been helped against climate change in the past
NEG:[This measure] is weak and treated the United States unfairly
What is "A Bill to Rejoin the Paris Agreement to Save the Environment"?
AFF: As the population increases, so should legislature
NEG: Could lengthen the legislative process
What is "A bill to expand the house of representatives to reflect population growth"?
AFF: Mexico, Canada, and China are important allies in trade
NEG: Tariffs create revenue
What is "A bill to engage in a free trade agreement with Mexico, Canada, and China to eliminate tariffs and foster good will among our allies"
Speech and debate member responsible for researching resolution to phase out the use of cows in agriculture by 2050
Sritha
AFF: Presidential power over international trade encourages use of tariffs
NEG: Tariffs aren't bad/can be good
What is "A bill to place restrictions on the President's control of international trade on goods and services"?
AFF: Helps people with healthcare related financial problems
NEG: Costs too much money
What is "A Bill to Implement Single Payer Healthcare"?
Speech and debate member responsible for researching a bill to establish a global ban on space based weapons
Sritha
AFF: Cuts to SNAP program endanger Americans and our economy
NEG: Will provide much needed support for small businesses
What is "A bill to repeal the One Big Beautiful Bill"?
AFF: Will help curb ballooning national debt
NEG: Loopholes will always be found, tax will be ineffective
What is "A Bill to Establish a Wealth Tax to Fight the National Debt and Increase National Revenue"?
AFF: There would be less vehicle-animal collision accidents
NEG:Can be harmful to humans/livestock
What is "Bill to Restore Cougars to Eastern United States to Promote the Health of the Ecosystem"?