On September 8, 1950, President Harry Truman signed the Defense Production Act (DPA) into law. The measure gives the President sweeping authority to seize control of production in the name of national defense. Many have suggested President Trump use this authority to deal with the effects of coronavirus. Thankfully, he has mostly resisted these calls and the private sector has answered the call of duty on its own.

If you’ve spent enough time in a public school or listening to cable news, you are probably convinced to some extent that regulations exist to protect the American citizenry, whether physically or financially. However, if you’ve been paying attention to reality, you will recognize that it is quite the opposite. The regulatory state has been weaponized against everyday Americans.

In today’s politically charged climate, it often seems that politicians aren’t taken seriously unless they spuriously claim that “people will die” if a certain course of action is or is not taken. The rhetoric has been elevated to such a point that only the threat of life or death seems to get the attention of the masses, regardless of whether or not the claim is true. That’s a shame, because an issue has finally come along that does have grave consequences for thousands of Americans.

FreedomWorks Foundation's Regulatory Action Center (RAC) is driving comments to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support scaling back Michelle Obama's school lunch program. This program is a waste of resources and puts government in a role better played by parents. You can support this change and make your voice heard HERE.

FreedomWorks Foundation's Regulatory Action Center (RAC) is driving comments in support of the Department of Interior's rulemaking to ease environmental restrictions on building projects. You can support the President and make your voice heard HERE.