How Congress Tries to Fix Problems… While Growing Federal Power

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.