Press Releases

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Barrett: Working Families Tax Cuts Putting Money Back in Americans' Pockets
February 24, 2026
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In case you missed it, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) wrote an op-ed in The Detroit News today highlighting the increased tax savings Michigan families are receiving as a result of the Working Families Tax Cuts that Barrett helped pass last year. Ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address, Barrett celebrates several of the most important tax relief provisions including the increased Child Tax Credit, no tax on tips or overtime, and the permanent double standard deduction.

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Barrett Continues Oversight of Upcoming Electronic Health Record System Rollout at Detroit VA Hospital
February 20, 2026
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Detroit, Mich. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today met with leaders of the John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center to review the hospital’s preparation for the new Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) rollout this spring.
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Barrett Celebrates Congressional App Challenge Winners, Participants at Lansing Reception
February 20, 2026
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Lansing, Mich. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today hosted a reception to celebrate the high school students who participated in the annual Congressional App Challenge.
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Barrett Celebrates New Chip Testing Facility During Ribbon Cutting at Michigan State
February 19, 2026
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East Lansing, Mich. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today joined Michigan State University leadership and faculty for a ribbon-cutting at the new K500 Chip Testing Facility.
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Barrett Conducts Oversight at Saginaw VA Hospital Ahead of Electronic Health Record System Rollout
February 18, 2026
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Saginaw, Mich. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today met with leaders of the Aleda E. Lutz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center to review the hospital’s preparation for the new Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) rollout this spring.
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Barrett Statement on Democrats’ Reckless Shutdown of Homeland Security Putting Americans at Risk
February 13, 2026
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Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today released the following statement calling out congressional Democrats for shutting down the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which will run out of funding at midnight.

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Three Barrett Bills Pass House VA Committee with Bipartisan Support
February 12, 2026
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The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee today passed three bills Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) led to support veterans, servicemembers, and their families.
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Barrett Votes To Require Voter ID for Federal Elections
February 11, 2026
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Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today voted for the SAVE America Act (S. 1383), which would require individuals to show proof of citizenship when registering to vote and provide photo ID when casting a ballot.

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WATCH: Barrett Discusses Electronic Health Record Modernization Rollout With VA Secretary Collins
February 11, 2026
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Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today continued his work to provide oversight of the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which will be rolled out at Michigan’s VA hospitals this spring.
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First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act
Barrett Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make Down Payments Easier for First-Time Homebuyers
February 10, 2026
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Congressmen Tom Barrett (MI-07) and Tracey Mann (KS-01), along with Congressmen Mark Alford (MO-04) and Lou Correa (CA-46), today introduced the First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act, which would help families afford a home by allowing them to put unused college savings toward a down payment.