Press Releases

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and the U.S. House of Representatives approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that will strengthen America’s armed forces to ensure military readiness, deter foreign threats, and maintain peace through strength. Included in this package is Barrett’s aviation safety legislation he introduced in response to the fatal D.C. crash between a commercial airplane and an Army helicopter in January.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) continued to deliver results today as the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed his bipartisan Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port, Ocean, Rail, and Truck (TRANSPORT) Jobs Act. This is Barrett’s third piece of legislation to be passed by the House this year.

Eaton Rapids, Mich. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) on Thursday hosted a roundtable meeting with mid-Michigan veteran leaders to discuss the ongoing mission to support men and women who have served in the U.S. military.

Stockbridge, Mich. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) on Wednesday met with workers and leaders in Michigan’s energy industry who voiced support for the One Big Beautiful Bill’s steps to spur domestic energy production, unleash American energy dominance, and provide reliable, affordable power for Michigan residents.

Owosso, Mich. — On Wednesday, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler, a member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet, met with local workers and small-business owners, who shared their support for the One Big Beautiful Bill and the historic tax relief it delivered to support economic growth and create jobs in mid-Michigan.

Grayling, Mich. — On Friday, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) joined U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel P. Driscoll, Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Congressmen Jack Bergman (MI-01) and John Moolenaar (MI-02), and other officials at Camp Grayling for Exercise Northern Strike, the annual military training conducted in Northern Michigan.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) recently unveiled H.R. 4480, the Improving Disaster Assistance for Veterans Act, to expand veteran recruitment at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and assist veterans seeking federal relief after a natural disaster.

Washington, D.C. —  Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 with the backing of Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) to support the U.S. Coast Guard, its members, and their families.