A Resolution to Amend the Constitution to Abolish the Electoral College

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1 A Resolution to Amend the Constitution to Abolish the Electoral College BE IT ENACTED BY THIS UIL CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: RESOLVED, SECTION : SECTION : By two- thirds of the UIL Congress here assembled, that the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three- fourths of the several states within seven years from the date of its submission by the Congress: ARTICLE II The President of the United States will be chosen based on the individual that receives the most votes during the general election. The UIL Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Chillicothe High School.

2 A Resolution to Amend the Constitution to Establish Term Limits for Members of Congress RESOLVED, By two- thirds of the UIL Congress here assembled, that the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three- fourths of the several states within seven years from the date of its submission by the Congress: BE IT ENACTED BY THIS UIL CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: ARTICLE I SECTION : Section : Section : Section : No person who has served four or more terms as a United States Representative shall be eligible for election to the US House of Representatives. If elected by special election to fill a vacancy in the US House of Representatives for a period longer than one year, then that time in office shall be counted as one term. No person who has served two or more terms as a United States Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the US Senate. If elected by special election or appointed to fill a vacancy in the US Senate for a period of longer than three years then that time in office shall be counted as one term. Upon ratification of this article, any incumbent member of the United States Congress whose current term exceeds the term limits shall complete their current term, but thereafter shall be ineligible for further service as a member of the US Congress. Any laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void. Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Byron Nelson High School

3 A Bill Regarding Campaign Finance BE IT ENACTED BY THIS UIL CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: SECTION. SECTION. SECTION. SECTION. SECTION. Be it enacted by this congress here assembled that we hereby eliminate and disband all Super PACS and/or outside groups supporting congressional and presidential campaigns. Campaign contributions will be limited to a total of $0,000 per candidate, per campaign. This includes individual contributions, local and national party contributions as any other contributing entities. created for the purpose of advocating or assisting a candidate in an election. This legislation will go into full implementation immediately and be implemented for the 0 Presidential election. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void. Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Decatur High School.

4 Sectional Government Act 0 0 BE IT ENACTED BY THIS UIL CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: SECTION. As of January 0, 0 the Federal Government will be expensed for the formation of the new Regional Governments. Aside from the national currency, military, and other Homeland Security Agencies the Continental United States of America will be sectioned into the new regional governments listed: the Pacific States of America (from Nevada and west), the Great Plains of America (from Idaho as far east as Texas), the Gulf States of America (states as north as West Virginia all.the way south to Florida), and the New English States of America (northwest America) to better represent the regional interests and beliefs of the people. Each Regional government will have its own legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The four executives will form a committee that represents a unified national leadership to discuss the action of the U.S. military, and issues in Sectional America, and issues abroad. Alaska and Hawaii due to their location are free to join a region of their choice by the vote of their citizens. SECTION. The U.S. Government s Legislative Branch will oversee the gradual creation of these Regional governments. When each region s government has met completion, the Legislative Branch as a whole will dissolve, and each Senator and Representative will then represent the Legislature of their own region that their state falls in. SECTION. States that fail to comply with the mandated ordinance will be restricted from trade, and travel from the other regional governments. SECTION. The enactment of the Regional Governments will be instated with regional presidential inaugurations in January of 0. SECTION. Laws and mandates stated by the federal government will stand up until the enactment of the regional governments after January 0, 0, all previously standing federal laws will become void, and citizens will follow the new mandates of their Regional Governments. SECTION. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void. Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Lewisville High School.

5 A Resolution to Equalize Marriage WHEREAS, In most states, same- sex couples are not eligible to receive the same marriage benefits as heterosexual couples; and WHEREAS, Banning same- sex marriage discriminates against homosexual couples; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the UIL Congress here assembled make same- sex marriage legal in all states; and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that each partner in a homosexual marriage receives the same treatment and legal benefits as each partner in a heterosexual marriage. Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Saginaw High School

6 A Resolution to Cease Asylum for Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors WHEREAS, more than,000 unaccompanied young immigrants crossed into the U.S. illegally in the past fiscal year, most entering through Texas' Rio Grande Valley and WHEREAS, of those,, had been resettled to other parts of the U.S. with the largest number,0 having gone to Texas and WHEREAS, President Obama and the U.S. Congress have failed to enact, or introduce any legislation regarding deportation or amnesty and WHEREAS, the increased cost of education, health care, and the general well- being of these children has placed a strain on local communities statewide, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, by the UIL Congress here assembled that unaccompanied minor immigrants will not be granted asylum in Texas until the Obama Administration enacts legislation that will alleviate the financial burden placed on Texas communities. Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Chisholm Trail HS

7 0 A Bill to Amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to Prohibit Reproductive Cloning BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: SECTION. It is unlawful for any scientific research establishment, be it federal or private, to be allowed to research or perform reproductive cloning because it is unsafe and it violates the sanctity of human life. This does not prohibit the research or performance of therapeutic cloning. SECTION. A. Cloning refers to the development of offspring that are genetically identical to their parents. B. Reproductive cloning is the use of a uterus or a device similar to a uterus to house an embryo either for the purpose of creating a functional human clone or for the purpose of developing embryo with the intent of destroying said embryo to harvest stem cells. C. Therapeutic cloning is the cloning of specific bodily tissues and specialized somatic cells to either cure or treat several illnesses. SECTION. The Food and Drug Administration and Federal Bureau of Scientific Research shall oversee the implementation and enforcement of this bill with the aid of other federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigations should the need for such aid arise. A. Any person(s) convicted of violating this law will be subject to a jail term not to exceed ten years and a fine equivalent to any monetary gain acquired by the violation times two. B. Any technological device(s) made in violation of this law will be forfeited to the United States Federal Government, as will any property gained from the use or sale of such device(s). SECTION. This law will be implemented by the end of 0. SECTION. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void. Introduced for Congressional Debate by Arlington High School, Arlington, TX

8 A Resolution to Amend the Constitution to Give Time Limits on Debating Legislation BE IT ENACTED BY THIS UIL CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: RESOLVED, SECTION : SECTION : By two- thirds of the UIL Congress here assembled, that the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three- fourths of the several states within seven years from the date of its submission by the Congress: ARTICLE When legislation, a bill, resolution, or joint resolution, is submitted, by the President or by federal congresspersons, both houses of congress must record the date of submission of said legislation and vote to pass or fail said legislation within days from the date of submission. On the th day, both houses of congress are required to immediately move for a vote on said legislation. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate procedure. Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Grapevine High School.

9 A Bill to Implement Sanctions on Trade with China to Discourage Currency Manipulation BE IT ENACTED BY THIS UIL CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: SECTION. SECTION. SECTION. SECTION. SECTION. The United States ceases exports of defense- related technology products. Defense- related technology products include computer software, super- computers, electrical machinery and equipment, and military aircraft parts. The Department of Defense and US customs and border control will oversee the implementations. A. The corporations responsible for violation of the Bill will be subjected to substantial fines. The sanctions on trade with China will be executed immediately following the Bill s passage All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void. Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Southlake Carroll.

10 A Resolution to Improve the Quality of Public Schools to Promote American Education WHEREAS, The United States is currently falling behind in education; and WHEREAS, The United States, as of 0, was 0th in mathematics, rd in science, and 0th in reading in the PISA (Program for International Student Assessment); and WHEREAS, The United States is falling behind in world education as a developed country; and WHEREAS, Massachusetts, considered a strong performing state, is behind Shanghai in over two years of formal schooling; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the UIL Congress here assembled make the following recommendation for solution; Funds devoted to military should be transferred to the American education system in order to improve the quality of education. Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Godley High School

11 A Resolution to Demand the Complete Enforcement of the Law by the Executive Branch WHEREAS, Several recent presidential administrations have failed to enforce key components of various laws passed by Congress during their terms in office; and WHEREAS, The executive branch has gone so far as to promote this misguided policy in a highly publicized manner in press conferences, speeches, and executive actions; and WHEREAS, Several recent presidential administrations have continued to issue signed statements and executive orders explaining how they will enforce interpretations of law instead of following the law as written and passed by Congress; and WHEREAS, This practice of policy threatens the balance of power set up in the Constitution between the branches of the government, in effect giving the president broad legislative powers which belong only to congress under Article I Section I of the U.S Constitution; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the UIL congress here assembled demand full compliance and enforcement of all laws passed by Congress; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That if the President fails to fully comply with all laws passed by Congress, further Constitutional measures may be taken to force compliance of the executive branch. Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Byron Nelson High School.

12 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE UNITED NATIONS. WHEREAS, the United Nations has not been able to successfully encourage. world peace or cohesion since its creation in ; and. WHEREAS, in dollar terms, the US budget for FY 0 requested $.. million to donate to the U.N. regular budget and more than $. billion for. the peacekeeping budget; and. WHEREAS, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is much more capable of. world powers, and is more economically feasible;. BE IT RESOLVED, by this Congress assembled that the United States should. terminate its membership in the United Nations. Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Decatur High School We certify that the legislation submitted by this school for this Congress is the original work of the students of our school and

13 A Bill to Provide Educational Grants to First and Second Year Undergraduate Students to Encourage All Students to Pursue Higher Education BE IT ENACTED BY THIS UIL CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: SECTION. SECTION. SECTION. Educational Grants for tuition will be administered to all undergraduate students during their first two years of attendance to any state supported college or university. Educational Grants shall be defined as a sum of money given by the United States Federal Government for educational purposes. The Department of Education will oversee all necessary requirements for applications and distribution of funds. SECTION. This legislation shall take effect in the fall semester of 0. SECTION. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void. Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Saginaw High School.

14 WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, RESOLVED, A Resolution to Aid Middle Eastern Allies to Combat the Islamic State The IS has started the indiscriminate killing of innocent lives throughout the Middle East; and Various allies in the region as well as around the globe are at risk of possible expansion of terror activity; and Regional actors such as Iraq have asked for the help of the United States to regain stability and peace in the region and stop the deaths of innocents; and The United States stands to lose much by the growth and expansion of the terror organization IS; now, therefore, be it That the UIL Congress here assembled the United States shall begin providing military advisers to the Iraqi and Kurdish government with the authority to use missile/drone strikes to use in coordination with local ground based allied troops; and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the situation will be reexamined in six months to decide if military engagement should be expanded or reduced dependent on the state of the situation. Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Southlake Carroll.

15 A Resolution to Encourage a Referendum on the Status of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico WHEREAS, The legislature of Puerto Rico has enacted a concurrent resolution to request the U.S Congress respond to the demand of the Puerto Rican people on their status; and WHEREAS, The island of Puerto Rico has been under U.S control since and citizens have been granted U.S citizenship since, but have not been able to exercise their rights as citizens due to the status of Puerto Rico; and WHEREAS, The people of Puerto Rico voted in a referendum in 0 to reject their current status as a commonwealth of the United States and also choose statehood as their preferred status for Puerto Rico; be it therefore RESOLVED, That the UIL Congress here assembled encourage the people of Puerto Rico to vote in a binding referendum on the question of statehood for Puerto Rico; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That if the people of Puerto Rico vote to seek statehood, the Congress shall take up their petition and make a final decision as to Puerto Rico s status. Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Byron Nelson High School

16 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PRESIDENTAL CANDIDATES. WHEREAS, The quality of candidates suited for the Office of the President of. the United States has proven inadequate for a twenty- first century America;. and. WHERAS, The lack of executive training of the candidates places the United. States in grave domestic danger; now, therefore, be it. RESOLVED, The Constitution of the United States be amended to include the. following provisions:.. the candidates seeking the nomination of their political. party to the Office of the President of the United States. must have been for four years or longer a) the mayor of a. metropolitan area with a population greater than one. million, b) a county executive with a population greater. than one million, c) a general or admiral in the armed. forces of the United States, or d) a governor of a state... The Vice President, Speaker of the House, and the majority. and minority leaders of the Senate and House shall be an. exception, if they have held those positions for four or more. years... No nominee may either run or assume the Office of the 0. President of the United States unless and until he/she has. met the qualification stated above. Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Decatur High School We certify that the legislation submitted by this school for this Congress is the original work of the students of our school and

17 We certify that the legislation submitted by this school for this Congress is the original work of the students of our school and

18 A Resolution for Year Round School WHEREAS, the majority of the current school systems across the nation have a long summer break where students forget much of the curriculum learned; and WHEREAS, the learning process is affected due to the amount of curriculum lost during this break; and WHEREAS, this attributes to the students lack of competency in educational standards and consequently increases their chance for failure; and WHEREAS, American students need to be better prepared for fierce occupational competition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the UIL Congress here assembled will ratify this resolution to make all public schools year round. Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Saginaw High School.

19 A Resolution to Reduce Corn Subsides WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, RESOLVED, the Food, Conservation, and Energy Bill of 00 gives corn farmers $. Billion a year, which subsequently drives down corn prices, and raises the amount of corn fed cows and corn- based products in the market; and subsides towards corn farmers have skewed the market in favor of unhealthy foods raising the average American s calorie intake; and there are growing medical concerns related to the increasing obesity epidemic throughout the United States, and corn subsides have only allowed for commercially owned farms to succeed, driving up market prices for Americans and diminishing local farmers into poverty; be it therefore that the Student Congress here assembled reduce the amount increased subsides given to Corn Farmers through the Food, Conservation, and Energy Bill of 00. Introduced for Congressional Debate by Byron Nelson High School

20 Resolution Regarding Illegal Organ Harvesting and Trafficking WHEREAS, According to the Department of Health and Human Services, more than,000 names are added to the national waiting list for organ donations every month, which already has over 0,000 patients; and WHEREAS, It is estimated that approximately people die each day while waiting for an organ transplant in the United States alone; and WHEREAS, The issue of supply and demand for organs is not limited to the United States, but is an international problem; and WHEREAS, Inaction increases the likelihood of illegal activities surrounding human organs and the disappearance of organs; and WHEREAS Increased disappearance of organs will lead to an increase the current rate of death due to organ trafficking; and WHEREAS, There are also an increasing number of children, homeless and migrants being captured in groups for the purpose of illegal organ harvesting; be it therefore RESOLVED, that the United States government take more significant steps to align its laws and enforcement of organ trafficking protocols and principals with those of the United Nations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Congress here assembled should promote public awareness of illegal organ harvesting and trafficking. Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Byron Nelson High School.

21 A Resolution to Lower the Legal Drinking Age to the Legal Age of Adulthood WHEREAS, In the United States, year olds cannot legally buy or consume alcohol; and WHEREAS, year old US citizens are treated as adults in most areas of their lives where they are allowed to vote, enlist in the military, sign binding contracts, and buy and consume tobacco products yet are not allowed to buy or consume alcohol; and WHEREAS, States are currently losing taxes from the prohibited sale to citizens ages, and 0; and WHEREAS, The money states could capture from allowing, and 0 year old citizens to purchase alcohol could fund state expenses; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the UIL Congress here assembled make a resolution to recommend that the United States change the legal age to consume and purchase alcohol from to. Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Saginaw High School.