2021-2022
WACFL 5 (February 12th, 2022) @ Lake Braddock
Domestic:
- Filibuster Reform
- Mental Health Crisis
- Protecting Democracy
International:
- Kazakhstan
- Ukraine
- Burkina Faso Refugee Crisis
Economic:
- Black Market Goods
- Economic Inequities
- SPAC Regulation
WACFL 4 (January 8th, 2022) @ VIRTUAL
Domestic:
- Climate Change and its Impact of National Security
- Cybersecurity: Securing the Nation’s Infrastructure
- Omicron Response
International:
- Humanitarian Aid to Syria
- Unfair Chinese Trade Practices
- Drought and Starvation in East Africa
Economic:
- Retail Theft
- Capital Gains Tax
- Defense Budget
WACFL 3 (December 4th, 2021) @ VIRTUAL
Domestic:
- Systemic Racism in the Justice System
- Educational Staff Shortages
- Opioid Crisis
International:
- Vaccine Mandate Protests
- NATO and the EU
- Participation in Winter Olympics in China
Economic:
- Student Loan Forgiveness
- Worker Benefits
- Four Day Work Week
WACFL 2 (November 20th, 2021) @ VIRTUAL
Domestic:
- National Qualifications for School Board Members
- Gun Violence
- ‘Billionaire’ Tax
International:
- Taiwan/China
- Havana Syndrome
- Afghanistan
Economic:
- Gas Prices
- Use of National Guard for Labor Shortages
- Supply Chain Disruptions
WACFL 1 (October 23rd, 2021) @ VIRTUAL
Domestic:
- Oil/Gas Drilling on National Lands
- Mandatory COVID Vaccinations and/or Testing
- Voting Rights
Foreign:
- US/Israel Relations
- Climate Challenges
- ISIS/Fight against Terrorism
Economic:
- Infrastructure Legislation
- Eviction Moratorium
- Inflation
2020-2021
WACFL 4 (January 9, 2021) @ VIRTUAL
Domestic:
- Mandatory Masks and Stay-at-home Orders
- Mandatory COVID Vaccinations
- Previous Presidents' Ongoing Security Clearances
Foreign:
- Reinstate DACA Program
- U.S. Troop Withdrawals
- Armenia/Azerbaijan
Economic:
- Economic Stimulus Package
- Free Trade Deals
- Ultra-Millionaire Tax
WACFL 3 (December 5th, 2020) @ VIRTUAL
Domestic:
- EPA Regulations
- Health Care Reform
- Citizens United
Foreign:
- Climate Change
- World Health Organization
- Universal Banking Access
Economic:
- Student Loan Debt
- Eviction Moratorium
- Tax Reform
WACFL 1 (October 10th, 2020) @ VIRTUAL
Domestic:
- Defund Police
- Funding/Reform USPS
- US Election Security
Foreign:
- Trade Protectionism
- World Health Organization
- Chinese Military Expansion
Economic:
- Corona Virus Relief
- Payroll Tax
- Minority Business Support
2019-2020
WACFL 5 (February 8th, 2020) @ Stone Bridge
Domestic:
- War Powers Resolution
- Chesapeake Bay Pollution
- Campaign Finance Restrictions
Foreign:
- U.S. Support for Israeli PM Netanyahu
- Catalan Independence
- U.S./India/Pakistan
Economic:
- Paid Parental Leave for Federal Workers
- U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve
- U.S./World Trade Organization
WACFL 4 (January 11th, 2020) @ John Champe
Domestic:
- Criminal Justice Reform
- Adolescent Mental Health
- Remove the Philosophical Vaccine Objection
Foreign:
- Aid to the Northern Triangle
- Rejoin Iran Nuclear Deal
- US/Turkey
Economic:
- Eliminate Right to Work Requirements
- Gerrymandering
- Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs
WACFL 3 (December 14th, 2019) @ Stone Bridge HS
Domestic:
- States’ Authority to Set Emissions Standards
- Decriminalization of Marijuana
- US CIS Denaturalization
Foreign:
- US Withdrawal from Paris Climate Accord
- South China Sea
- African Famine Relief
Economic:
- Federal and State Gas Taxes
- Use of Huawei Equipment in US Networks
- Rising Cost of Higher Education
WACFL 2 (November 9th, 2019) @ Broad Run HS
Domestic:
- Impeachment
- Vaping Regulations
- Veterans' Homelessness
Foreign:
- Turkish Military Actions in Syria
- Chinese Human Rights Violations
- US/Saudi Arabia
Economic:
- Universal Basic Income
- Quantitative Easing
- Opioid Pharma Company Settlements
WACFL 1 (October 12th, 2019) @ Yorktown HS
Domestic:
- Banning Plastic Straws
- Universal Background Checks for Gun Ownership
- Women’s Health Protection Act
Foreign:
- Wildfires in Amazon and Congo
- Iranian Nuclear Build-up
- North Korean Nuclear Build-up
Economic:
- China Tariffs
- Recession Prevention
- Electric Car Incentives
2018-2019:
Makeup Congress Tournament (February 16th, 2019)
Domestic:
- Insurers use of Personal Social Media Posts
- American Indian Tribal Sovereignty
- Energy & Mineral Rights in/near National Parks
Foreign:
- US / Venezuela
- Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
- Arctic Council & Arctic Exclusive Economic Zones
Economic:
- Federal Reserve Interest Rates
- Universal Basic Income
- Pay for Student Athletes
WACFL V (February 9th, 2019)
WACFL IV (January 12th, 2019 @ Eleanor Roosevelt HS, Greenbelt, MD
Domestic:
- DC Statehood
- Capital Punishment
- Employment Discrimination Laws
Foreign:
- U.S./China
- Yemen
- U.S./Mexico Border
Economic:
- Income Tax Reform
- Abolish the Federal Reserve
- Federal Budget Cuts
WACFL III (December 15th, 2018 @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA)
Domestic:
- Election Integrity
- Vaccinations
- Posse Comitatus Act
Foreign:
- India Trade Relations
- Central American Migrations
- NATO Funding
Economic:
- Anti-Trust Regulations
- Fossil vs. Sustainable Energy
- Social Security Reform
WACFL II (November 10th, 2018 @ Broad Run HS, Ashburn, VA)
Domestic:
- Confederate Monuments on Federal Land
- Opioid Crisis
- Federal Disaster Relief Response
Foreign:
- U.S. - Saudi relations
- Afghanistan Occupation
- U.S. Sanctions on Russia
Economic:
- Net Neutrality
- Universal Medicare
- Trade War
WACFL I (October 13th, 2018 @ Dominion HS, Sterling, VA)
Domestic:
- Immigration Reform
- Free Speech
- Impeachment
Foreign:
- Paris Peace Accord
- Taiwan
- Nicaragua
Economic:
- Tariffs
- Living Wage
- Debt Collection
2017-2018:
WACFL V (February 3rd, 2018 @ Woodgrove)
Domestic:
- FEMA
- Medicaid
- Temporary Protected Status Program
Foreign:
- US/Pakistan
- Doping in Sports
- US/South Africa
Economic:
- Student Debt Crisis
- Minimum Wage
- Tax Deduction Policy
WACFL IV (January 13th, 2018 @ Rock Ridge HS)
Domestic:
- Freedom of Assembly vs. Public Safety
- Reinstitute Net Neutrality
- Congressional Rules Regarding Sexual Harassment
Foreign:
- Relocation of US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem
- US membership in UNESCO
- Diversity Visa Lottery Program
Economic:
- Taxing Wall Street Transactions
- Aid to Puerto Rico
- Monopoly Legislation
WACFL III (December 9th, 2017 @ Lake Braddock SS)
Domestic:
- Regulating Automatic/Semi-Automatic Weapons
- Private Prisons
- Opioid Crisis
Foreign:
- U.S/North Korea
- U.S Burma
- Paris Climate Deal
Economic:
- Pre-Existing Medical Conditions Health Care Coverage
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
- Fantasy Sports Betting
WACFL II (November 11th, 2017 @ Fairfax HS)
Domestic:
- Environmental Protection
- The 25th Amendment
- Health Care
Foreign:
- Iranian Nuclear Deal
- Human Trafficking
- ISIS/Taliban
Economic:
- Disaster Relief
- U.S. Tax Code
- Social Security Trust Fund
WACFL I (October 14th, 2017 @ Broad Run HS)
Domestic:
- Charter Schools
- DACA
- Confederate Statues Should be Removed from Public Property
Foreign:
- Humanitarian Aid to Venezuela
- Increase On-the-ground Troops to Afghanistan
- End of U.S. Support of Qatar
Economic:
- Infrastructure Support for Hyper-Link
- U.S. Participation in NAFTA
- Data Breach Crisis
2016-2017:
WACFL V (February 4th, 2017 @ Freedom HS in Loudoun County)
Domestic:
- Sustainable Energy Resources
- Public Transportation
- School Vouchers
Foreign:
- U.S./Philippines
- U.S./Cuba
- U.S./Russia
Economic:
- Keeping Jobs in America
- Social Security Funding
- Corporate Taxes
WACFL IV (Canceled due to weather)
WACFL III (December 10th, 2016 @ Lake Braddock SS)
Domestic:
- Electoral College
- Immigration Law
- Legalization of Marijuana
Foreign:
- International Monetary Fund
- U.N. Peacekeepers
- U.S./Pakistan
Economic:
- ITAR
- Infrarstructure
- Trans-Pacific Partnership
WACFL II (November 12th, 2016 @ South Lakes HS)
Domestic:
- Police Training in De-escalation
- Felon Voting Rights
- Cyber Security and Elections
Foreign:
- UN Enforcement of Protection of Healthcare Workers in Conflict Areas
- Syria
- Congo
Economic:
- Reforming the US Tax Code
- Federal Reserve Board
- Guaranteed Minimum Income (not minimum wage)
WACFL I (October 15th, 2016 @ Yorktown HS)
Domestic:
- Superbugs
- Penalties for unauthorized disclosures of classified information
- NASA
Foreign:
- U.S./Syria
- U.S./North Korea
- U.S./Mexico
Economic:
- EpiPen Pricing
- Carbon Credit
- Brexit
2015-2016:
WACFL V (February 6th, 2016 @ Sherando HS)
Domestic:
- Campaign finance reform
- Domestic terrorism
- Water Resources
Foreign:
- U.S./Russia
- U.S./Mexico
- U.S./Africa
Economic:
- Unemployment insurance
- Coal mining on federal lands
- Interest rates
WACFL IV (January 16th, 2016 @ Eleanor Roosevelt)
Domestic:
- Synthetic drug use
- E-cigarettes
- Universal military draft
Foreign:
- Climate deal ratification
- Arctic resource management
- U.S./North Korea
Economic:
- Income inequality
- Fantasy sports betting
- Raise the cap on social security
WACFL III (December 12th, 2015 @ Lake Braddock SS)
Domestic:
- High Speed Rail
- School Bus Seatbelts
- Healthcare for Veterans
Foreign:
- War on Terror
- U.S/Canada
- U.S./Myanmar
Economic:
- Federal Financial Aid
- Cabotage
- Keystone XL Pipeline
WACFL II (November 14th, 2015 @ Freedom HS)
Domestic:
- Common Core
- Gun Control
- Electoral College
Foreign:
- U.S./Cuba
- U.S./China
- U.S./Turkey
Economic:
- GMO
- Trans Pacific Partnership
- Global Poverty
WACFL I (October 17th, 2015 @ Broad Run HS)
Domestic:
- Political Action Committees
- NASA
- Confederate Flags on Public Buildings
Foreign:
- Syrian Refugees
- U.S./Iran
- U.S./Russia
Economic:
- Cybersecurity
- Income Tax
- Tariffs
2014-2015:
WACFL V (February 7th, 2015 @ South Lakes HS)
Domestic: Freedom of Speech, Mandatory Immunization, "Free Range" Parenting
Foreign: US/Cuba, US/Canada, US/Poland
Economic: Transportation Infrastructure, Deflation, Uber
WACFL IV (January 17th, 2015 @ Eleanor Roosevelt)
Domestic: Civil Disobedience, Gerrymandering, Interrogations
Foreign: US/Thailand, OPEC, Global Warming
Economic: Fracking, Federal Shut Down, Defense Spending
WACFL III (December 13th, 2014 @ Lake Braddock Secondary School)
Domestic: Term Limits for President, Access to Higher Education, Drug Testing for Welfare
Foreign: US/Canada, US/Brazil, US/Somalia
Economic: XL Pipeline, Net Neutrality, Student Loans
WACFL II (November 15th, 2014 @ South Lakes High School)
Domestic: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Religious Freedom, Ebola
Foreign: US/India, US/China, US/North Korea
Economic: Commercial Space Exploration, Excise Tax, ITAR
WACFL I (October 18th, 2014 @ Yorktown High School)
Domestic: Domestic Police Militarization, Domestic Violence, Amnesty for Undocumented Immigrants
Foreign: ISIS, Israel/Hamas, US/Ukraine
Economic: Dollar Stability, Green Energy Promotion, Replacing the Income Tax
2013-2014:
WACFL V (February 15th, 2014 @ T.C. Williams High School)
Domestic: STEM Education, Mass Transportation, Dennis Rodman
Foreign: US/Russia, US/Thailand, Child Slavery
Economic: Trans Fats, Fracking, Regulation of Chemical Storage
WACFL IV (January 25th, 2014 @ Loudoun County High School)
Domestic:Filibuster Rules, Inflight Cellphones, Mandatory Immunizations
Foreign:US/Ukraine, US/China, Antarctica
Economic:Private Investment in Africa, Bitcoins, Patent Law
WACFL III (December 14th, 2013 @ Lake Braddock Secondary School)
Domestic:Standardized Testing, Women's Health, Gun Control
Foreign:US/Saudi Arabia, US/Brazil, Foreign Aid for Disaster Relief
Economic:Fisheries, Mortgage Regulation, Credit Card and Lending Reform
WACFL II (November 9th, 2013 @ South Lakes High School)
Domestic: Sentencing Reform, Education Reform, Affirmative Action
Foreign: Human Trafficking, Iran/US, Drone Strikes
Economic: Debt Ceiling, Internet Sales Tax, Climate Change
WACFL I (October 19th, 2013 @ Loudon County High School)
Domestic: NSA Cybermonitoring, NASA, Legalized Marijuana
Foreign: US/Syria, US/Mexico, US/Egypt
Economic: The Sequester, Obamacare, Federal Tax Rates
2012-2013:
WACFL V (February 16, 2013 @ T.C. Williams High School)
Domestic: Disaster Aid, Immigration Reform, Preservation of African American and Native American Cemeteries
Economic: Data Trading, The Trillion Dollar Coin, Intellectual Property Laws
International: US/Saudi Arabia, Mali, Haiti
WACFL IV (January 26, 2013 @ Loudoun County High School)
Domestic: Gun Control, Federal Marijuana Regulations, Affordable Care Act
Economic: Media Mergers, Green Energy Investment, Right to Work
International: US/NATO, Egypt, US Military in Okinawa
WACFL III (December 15, 2012 @ Robinson Secondary School)
Domestic: Electoral College, Hypersonic Flight, Teacher Evaluation
Economic: Tax Breaks for Not Off Shoring Jobs, Entitlement Reform, Consumption Tax
International: India, Nuclear Proliferation, China/Japan Island Dispute
WACFL II (November 10, 2012 @ South Lakes High School)
Domestic: Mental Health Care for Native Americans, PU 238, Domestic Terror
Economic: Quantatative Easing III, Financial Derivatives, Pension Reform
International: Arctic Development, Syria, E.U. Carbon Tax
WACFL I (October 20, 2012 @ Broad Run High School)
Domestic: Federal Campaign Contributions (SuperPacs), Medicare Reform, Sequestration
Economic: Tax Cuts, Trade with China, ITAR (International Trade & Arms Regulation)
International: Embassy Security, Iran, The Sudans
2011-2012:
WACFL V (February 18, 2012 @ Freedom HS)
Domestic: Autism Diagnosis; U.S. Nuclear Waste; Airline Passenger Rights
Economic: U.S. Defense Budget; College Aid; Infrastructure Funding
International: Piracy on the High Seas; U.S./Israel; U.S./Cuba
WACFL IV (January 28, 2012 @ South Lakes)
Domestic: Cell Phone Ban While Driving; National Defense Authorization Act; Gay Adoption Rights
Economic: DC Budget; Protect IP Act; Tax Benefits for Hiring Veterans
International: Eurozone; Syria/U.S.; Drone Attacks
WACFL III (December 17, 2011 @ Robinson)
Domestic: Child Sexual Abuse Laws; 9/11 Rescue Workers’ Health; The Occupy Movements
Economic: Student Loans; Mortgage Relief; Tax Policy & Poverty
International: Libya Democracy Promotion; Chinese Internet Censorship; Iranian Nuclear Program
WACFL II (November 12, 2011 @ King George)
Domestic: Reformation of the Electoral College; Corporate campaign finance reform; Eminent domain in disaster areas
Economic: Government oversight of alternative energy; Subsidizing the eradication of invasive species; Maintaining the mortgage deduction for individual tax payers
International: US Military involvement in Uganda; Government sanctioned assassinations on foreign soil; Mexican Drug Cartels
WACFL I (October 15, 2011 @ Yorktown High School)
Domestic: Repeal of the Patriot Act; Year-round school; Earthquake Safety and Education
Economic: Federal Guidelines on School Lunches; Federal Jobs Program; Agricultural Subsidies
International: Turkey and Israel; International Nuclear Power Regulation; Ending Global Illiteracy
2010-2011:
WACFL V (February 19, 2011 @ Broad Run High School)
Domestic: The Senate Filibuster, K-12 Education Reform, Wikileaks
Economic: Outsourcing, Estate Tax, Agricultural Subsidies
International: Nuclear Proliferation, Immigration Reform, International Drug Cartels
WACFL III (December 11, 2010 @ Westfield High School)
Domestic: Monitoring of Sex Offenders, Restricting Fast Food from Children, Privatization of Veterans' Health Care
Economic: Deficit Reduction, Quantitative Easing, Derivatives as Investment
International: Lunar Resources, Trade with South Korea, China and Green Energy
WACFL II (November 13, 2010 @ Northwestern High School)
Domestic: Legalization of Marijuana, Congressional Redistricting, Space Shuttle Replacement
Economic: NFL Collective Bargaining, Student Education Debt Levels, Home Foreclosure Regulations
International: U.S. Military Relations with Turkey, Nuclear Weapons in Venezuela, Civil War in Congo
WACFL I (October 16, 2010 @ Yorktown High School)
Domestic: Cyberbullying, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Online behavioral advertising
Economic: Oil drilling moratorium, Repeal healthcare bill, Small business incentives
International: Iran, Security on the border with Mexico, Military aid to Yemen
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