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57: How Congress Tries to Fix Problems… While Growing Federal Power

25 min · 5. März 2026
Episode 57: How Congress Tries to Fix Problems… While Growing Federal Power Cover

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Congress is working on several major bills that could impact energy regulation, foreign influence in education, and medical procedures involving minors. In this episode of The Free Man’s Podcast, we break down three important pieces of legislation currently moving through Congress and ask an important question: Are these policies constitutional—and what do they mean for liberty? We cover: 1. The Affordable HOMES Act (H.R. 5184) A bill that rolls back Department of Energy regulations on manufactured housing energy standards. 2. The PROTECT Our Kids Act (H.R. 1069) Legislation designed to block Chinese government influence in American schools. 3. The Do No Harm in Medicaid Act (H.R. 498) A bill preventing Medicaid funds from paying for gender transition procedures for minors. Along the way we examine: What each bill actually does Whether Congress has the constitutional authority to pass it How the spending power is used to influence state policy Why the rule of law matters for protecting liberty What a biblical worldview says about government authority and responsibility A core issue is not simply whether a policy is good or bad (thought that matters), rather when government acts outside its lawful limits, even good intentions can lead to the growth of unchecked power.

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Episode 59: Congress Keeps Missing the REAL Problem Cover

59: Congress Keeps Missing the REAL Problem

Congress is proposing a balanced budget amendment, moving to recognize homeschool graduates, and even updating a transportation advisory committee… But are these efforts actually addressing the real problem—or making it worse? In this episode of The Free Man’s Podcast, we break down three key pieces of legislation and ask the deeper question: Are we solving issues the right way—or just expanding federal power? The Bigger Issue The question isn’t just: Are these policies good or bad? The real question is: Does the federal government have the authority to do this at all? Because when government operates outside its constitutional limits, even good intentions can lead to: Expansion of unchecked power Erosion of liberty A breakdown of the rule of law #congress  #constitution   #RuleOfLaw #governmentoverreach

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