Press Releases
Ann Arbor, Mich. – Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) visited the Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., to hear directly from veterans, frontline staff, and medical center leadership about the challenges they are facing. Barrett also brought with him staff from the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, which he leads in Congress and has oversight of the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system to be rolled out in Michigan in 2026.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and Congressman Gregory Meeks (NY-05) introduced the Proper Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day Act. This bipartisan legislation ensures that both Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day receive the full national recognition they deserve when they fall on the same date.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today voted in favor of legislation to keep the federal government funded, ensuring essential services remain operational and preventing a costly shutdown.
Washington, D.C. — In response to the devastating mid-air collision over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on January 29, 2025, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the Military Helicopter Training Safety Act of 2025. This legislation would direct the Department of Defense to evaluate the feasibility of equipping all U.S.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07), Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins calling for a review of the agency’s workforce reduction process.
Washington, D.C. — Tonight, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed its budget resolution (H.Con. Res. 14).
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) introduced the bipartisan Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation (ASSIST) Act to ensure disabled veterans, with help from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), are empowered to make the vehicle modifications they need to travel safely.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) voted YES on the Protecting American Energy Production Act (H.R. 26) to safeguard American oil and natural gas production by preventing any president from unilaterally imposing a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing without congressional approval.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) voted YES and helped pass the HALT Fentanyl Act to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as ‘Schedule I’ drugs under the Controlled Substances Act. This critical legislation ensures law enforcement has the tools needed to combat the growing fentanyl crisis that is devastating communities in Michigan and across America.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today introduced his first bill in Congress, the Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act. This legislation is designed to improve the clarity and efficiency of the Veterans Affairs (VA) claims process for veterans and their families.