Throughout the academic year, the Institute of Politics challenges UChicago students to propose solutions to major issues in local, national, and global politics. The winning team of our Fall 2024 challenge will be awarded $500 per team member.
Write Your Own Bipartisan Lame-Duck Legislation!
The period between the November election and the beginning of the new Congress in January is known as a "lame-duck session." This year, Washington’s decision makers will include a lame-duck President, Joe Biden, a savvy and legacy-minded Senate Republican leader and a newly-elected President who will be working with Congress to set up his or her first 100 days in office. What do you think they should take on?
In teams of 2 to 5 students, write a two-page summarized Congressional bill on any issue that you believe could pass during the upcoming lame-duck session. No policy experience is necessary! This competition is open to all UChicago students.
The deadline to register your team is Friday, October 18 at 11:59 pm, and teams must submit their proposals here by Friday, November 7 at 11:59 pm.
Teams will present their bill to an expert judge panel on Thursday, November 14th. The top three teams will move forward to our final round and present their bills on Monday, November 18th. The winning team will be awarded $500 per person.
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Palmisciano (spalmisciano@uchicago.edu).
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