Press Releases

Barrett Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency, Ban Data Centers NDAs

September 24, 2026

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressmen Tom Barrett (MI-07), Greg Landsman (OH-01), and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) introduced the No Secrets for Data Centers Act to prohibit non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) by government officials to conceal details of data center projects from the public.

Barrett Introduces Two Bills to Ensure Transparency, Accountability for AI Use at the VA

September 18, 2026

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Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) this week introduced the VA Claims AI Accountability Act and the VA AI Transparency Act to ensure veterans get efficient, transparent, quality service and human review for benefit claims when the Department of Veterans Affairs uses artificial intelligence.

Barrett Joins Harrigan, Davis to Increase Rural Access to Quality Health Care

September 17, 2026

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) joined Congressmen Pat Harrigan (NC-10) and Don Davis (NC-01) in introducing the Resources for Essential Access to Community Health (REACH) Act. This bipartisan legislation would incentivize health care professionals to serve rural areas and address critical workforce shortages.

Congressman Barrett speaks about Ensign Francis Flaherty

House Unanimously Passes Barrett Bill to Honor Medal of Honor Recipient Killed at Pearl Harbor

September 16, 2026

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Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Tom Barrett’s (MI-07) bipartisan bill (H.R. 9570) to name the post office in Charlotte, Mich., after U.S. Navy Ensign Francis Flaherty, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery and sacrifice during Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor.

Barrett Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Protect Patients From AI Insurance Denials

September 1, 2026

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressmen Tom Barrett (MI-07), Greg Landsman (OH-01), Buddy Carter (GA-01), and Kim Schrier (WA-08) introduced the bipartisan Doctors Not AI Act to ensure that artificial intelligence cannot make or dictate health insurance coverage decisions involving medical judgment. The bill would require a qualified, licensed health care professional, exercising independent clinical judgment, to make any decision that a particular procedure, treatment, or prescription is not medically necessary.

Barrett Meets with Workers, Community Leaders in Packed Week Traveling Mid-Michigan

August 28, 2026

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Lansing, Mich. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) this week met with local workers, business leaders, community officials, and residents across mid-Michigan to hear from them and discuss efforts to strengthen Michigan’s economy, improve infrastructure, and support local manufacturing.

Barrett Hosts Energy Roundtable to Highlight Work to Expand Energy Production, Lower Costs

August 25, 2026

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Lansing, Mich. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) on Monday joined leaders from Michigan’s energy industry for a roundtable conversation to highlight his work and discuss additional solutions to increase domestic energy production and lower costs for Michigan families.

Barrett Finishes Full Week of Engaging with Constituents Across Mid-Michigan, Including an Interactive Town Hall

August 21, 2026

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Lansing, Mich. — This week, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) met with manufacturing workers, builders, military service members, and engaged with thousands of other local residents during a week of meetings across mid-Michigan that featured an interactive town hall event.

Barrett Introduces Bills to Protect Local Communities from Data Center Overreach

August 20, 2026

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Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today introduced legislation to ensure every community in Michigan and across the United States maintains their autonomy over the decision-making process related to building a data center.

Congressman Barrett and Secretary Burgum at MSU FRIB

Barrett Welcomes Secretary Burgum and Speaker Johnson to Mid-Michigan

August 19, 2026

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Lansing, Mich. — Yesterday, Congressman Tom Barrett welcomed U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to mid-Michigan to highlight the hard work of local residents in research, manufacturing, and construction.