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Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today announced that Michigan State University will receive nearly $2.1 million in grants for medical research from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Specifically, five agencies within the National Institutes of Health awarded grants for seven health research projects at the university in the last six weeks.
Barrett recently helped pass annual funding for the HHS, including NIH, for fiscal year 2026.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) helped introduce the SNAP Fraud Reporting Act to begin addressing rampant fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), enhance transparency for the American people, and preserve the program for the most vulnerable. Specifically, this bill would require states to share all information related to program implementation, including fraud metrics, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Congress.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) participated in a House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing where he highlighted the importance of his Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment (ARCA) Act to enhance oversight and streamline the Department of Veterans Affairs’ process for acquiring IT and medical systems, logistics platforms, and large service contracts.
In case you missed it, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) wrote an op-ed published today in the Lansing State Journal discussing his work to unleash affordable, reliable American energy and lower utility bills for Michiganders, including reforms in the Working Families Tax Cuts.
Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) joined Focus with Paul W. Smith on WJR to discuss the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, the conflict in Iran, and the tragic attack on an Oakland County synagogue.
People are sick and tired of an overcomplicated health care system that helps big insurance companies get rich while families struggle to cover the costs of skyrocketing premiums and prescription drugs. The status quo is broken and full of unchecked waste, fraud, and abuse.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Barrett (MI-07) today invited students from Michigan’s 7th Congressional District to participate in the Spring 2026 Congressional Art Competition. This annual competition offers high school students from across the country the opportunity to highlight their creativity and artistic skills.
2025 Winner: “Ethereal Veil” by Sophia Juviler
