Press Releases

Barrett Speaking on House Floor
House Approves Barrett Legislation to Deliver Historic Benefit Increase for Wounded Veterans, Gold Star Families
May 21, 2026
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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives today passed Congressman Tom Barrett’s (MI-07) bipartisan Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act (H.R. 6047) by a vote of 235-179.
ARCA hearing
WATCH: Barrett Discusses Bill to Streamline VA Purchases, Protect Veterans and Taxpayers
May 20, 2026
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Washington, D.C. — During a House Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) spoke with veterans and government efficiency advocates about 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.
Barrett Speaking on House Floor
Barrett Sees Sixth Bill Pass House of Representatives, Takes Aim at Streamlining VA Appointment Scheduling
May 19, 2026
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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives today unanimously passed Congressman Tom Barrett’s (MI-07) Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act (H.R. 3482).

CRUISE Act
Barrett Bill to Streamline VA Payments for Disabled Veterans Advances to House Floor
May 15, 2026
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Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee voted unanimously to advance Congressman Tom Barrett’s (MI-07) CRUISE Act (H.R. 7083) to the House floor.
Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act
House Approves Barrett-Backed Bill to Target Organized Retail Theft
May 13, 2026
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Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (H.R. 2853). This bipartisan legislation was co-sponsored by Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and would create a coordinated, multi-agency response to tackle evolving trends in organized retail theft.

Barrett and Jake Tapper on CNN
WATCH: Barrett Joins The Lead With Jake Tapper To Discuss His Legislation To Limit Conflict In Iran
May 12, 2026
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Washington, D.C. — Tonight, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) joined CNN’s Jake Tapper on The Lead to discuss Barrett’s recently introduced Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) to limit and withdraw forces from the ongoing military operations in Iran.
Rep. Barrett and Art Competition Winner Selena Arbogast
Barrett Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner: Selena Arbogast from Ovid-Elsie High School
May 11, 2026
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Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) is proud to announce Selena Arbogast as the winner of the 2027 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.
AUMF News Headlines
MEDIA RECAP: As Congress Returns To Washington, Barrett Leads AUMF To Limit Conflict In Iran
May 11, 2026
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Washington, D.C. — As Congress prepares to return to Washington this week, Congressman Tom Barrett is leading an Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) to provide a clear and defined mission objective, limit the scope of approved military action, and establish a firm deadline for the confli

Eaton
Barrett Highlights Federal Investments in East Lansing, Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, and South Lyon
May 8, 2026
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Lansing, Mich. — This week, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) traveled across mid-Michigan to celebrate four federal investments he secured to strengthen public safety and improve infrastructure.
Snow on the United States Capitol Building
Barrett Introduces AUMF To Limit, Wind Down Conflict in Iran and Restore Congressional War Powers Authority
May 7, 2026
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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) introduced an Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) to provide a clear and defined mission objective, limit the scope of approved military action, and establish a firm deadline for the conflict in Iran.