A Resolution to Decriminalize Marijuana

WHEREAS,The War on Drugs has disproportionally hurt miniority groups; and
WHEREAS,Marijuana is not nearly as addictive as something like tobacco; and
WHEREAS,It makes it hard to study the long-term effects of marijuana under its “Schedule I” status; and be it
RESOLVED,That the Congress here assembled allow for recreational and medicinal marijuana use in all fifty states,

Introduced for Congressional Debate by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY)

A Resolution to Increase Our Relations with India

WHEREAS,India has tremendous economic potential; and
WHEREAS,India can be a very beneficial military partner; and
WHEREAS,They are important in helping the United States in issues like fighting climate change; and
WHEREAS,It is essential that the United States has a good relationship with India; be it
RESOLVED,That the Congress here assembled support a free trade agreement with India and increase our foreign aid package to India.

Introduced for Congressional Debate by Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI).

A Resolution to Expand Nuclear Energy

WHEREAS,Climate Change is one of the most urgent issues facing this country today; and
WHEREAS,Solar and Wind energy does not provide sustainability in the long-term; and
WHEREAS,Nuclear energy does not emit a lot of carbon; be it
RESOLVED,That the Congress here assembled support legislation that increases usage of nuclear energy.

Introduced for Congressional Debate by Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID).

A Bill to Ban Arms to Saudi Arabia

BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1.The United States shall immediately ban the sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia.
SECTION 2.A weapon shall be defined as: aircraft, tanks, or any other machinery used for war.
SECTION 3.The Department of Defense shall oversee the implementation of this bill.
SECTION 4.This bill shall go into effect January 1, 2019.
SECTION 5.All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.

Introduced for Congressional Debate by Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-HI).

A Bill to Institute Consealed Carry Reciprocity

BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1.Consealed Carry Reciprocity shall be honored in all fifty states.
SECTION 2.A qualified consealed carry holders must: (1) be eligible to possess, transport, or receive a firearm under federal law; (2) carry a valid photo identification document; and (3) carry a valid state-issued concealed carry permit, or be eligible to carry a concealed firearm in his or her state of residence.
SECTION 3.The Department of Justice shall oversee the implementation of this bill.
SECTION 4.This bill shall go into effect on January 1, 2020.
SECTION 5.All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.

Introduced for Congressional Debate by Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK).

A Bill to Provide Free Community College For All

BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1.The United States federal government will eliminate tuition costs for students in 3 good standing at two-year community colleges.
SECTION 2.Students in good standing refer to individuals who attend at least half-time, 5 maintain a 2.5 GPA, and make steady progress toward completing their program. Community colleges that qualify must offer transfer programs or occupational 7 training certificate programs with higher graduation rates.
SECTION 3.The Department of Education shall oversee the implementation of this bill.
SECTION 4.This bill shall go into effect January 1, 2020.
SECTION 5.All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.

Introduced for Congressional Debate by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT)

A Bill to Reinstitute the Fairness Doctine

BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1.The Fairness Doctrine shall be reinstated.
SECTION 2.The Fairness Doctrine shall be defined as: a federal policy in the US requiring television and radio broadcasters to present contrasting viewpoints on controversial issues of public importance.
SECTION 3.The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) shall oversee the implementation of this bill.
SECTION 4.This bill shall go into effect on January 1, 2020.
SECTION 5.All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.

Introduced for Congressional Debate by Sen. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).

A Bill to Raise the Federal Minimum Wage

BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1.The Federal Minimum Wage shall be raised to $15 an hour, it will be $10.10 for small businesses. There will be a five year gradual phase in period.
SECTION 2.This would exclude workers who are included as subminimum wage employees.
SECTION 3.The Department of Labor shall oversee the implementation of this bill.
SECTION 4.This bill shall go into effect on January 1, 2021.
SECTION 5.All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.

Introduced for Congressional Debate by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ)