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Policy Debate will use the NSDA/NFHS 2025-26 topic -- Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly increase its exploration and/or development of the Arctic.

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Unlike other January tournaments, LD and PF will continue to use the November/December 2025 NSDA topics. We made this decision to make sure that students would not feel overburdened preparing a new topic without substantial time at school practicing between finals week and the holiday season. No novice topics will be used in any division.

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

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

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WSD will only be offered in-person and we will use the November/December prepared motions provided by TFA.

R1 and R2 (switch sides): 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

R3 Impromptu

R4: 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 would regulate artificial intelligence as a public utility.

Elim 2 Impromptu

Elim 3 (if needed): This House, as the EU, would ban member nations from importing Russian natural gas.

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Congress will follow the appropriate scaffold posted by the TFA Executive Council, using the Fall Docket

Tiger Online Congress Docket

Prelims - 10, 8, 9, 6, 7

Finals - 1, 5, 4, 2, 3

Maverick In-Person Congress Docket

Prelims - 1, 5, 4, 2, 3

Finals - 10, 8, 9, 6, 7

Additionally, we will be using Rule 2(l) on page 68 of the TFA Constitution and limiting floor debate per item of legislation to no more than one-third of a session's total floor time. We anticipate that will be 1 hour per piece of legislation.

Chambers are welcome to move the previous question or to table legislation as they see fit without a requirement for authorship or debate on a particular item. This should be done in accordance with parliamentary procedure.