Press Releases

Charlotte, Mich. — Yesterday, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Country Mill Farms, Bakery, Orchard & Cider Mill in Charlotte. The officials met with Steve Tennes, the farm owner, before holding a panel in front of more than 200 attendees to discuss the ways they’re working to invest in public health, promote healthy living, and Make America Healthy Again.

Lansing, Mich. — Yesterday, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) welcomed U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Scott Turner to Lansing where they toured a new housing development and met with local leaders and industry stakeholders to discuss efforts to build new, more affordable housing in mid-Michigan.

Lansing, Mich. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) hosted U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to meet with local leaders and discuss the work Congress and the Trump administration are doing to unleash affordable, reliable American energy.

Grand Ledge, Mich. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07), chair of the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, led a field hearing at the Grand Ledge Army Aviation Support Facility.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today joined his colleagues on the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs committees to introduce the Take Care of America's Veterans Act (H.R. 9237), historic legislation that combines more than 60 bipartisan bills to modernize, enhance, and reform the delivery of health care and benefits at VA for veterans and their families.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) helped introduce H.R. 9211, the Jewish American Security (JASA) Act to better protect Jewish Americans and their places of worship, schools, and community centers nationwide. Specifically, the bill would strengthen law enforcement resources, nonprofit security grant programs, online transparency, and protections for Jewish students.

Washington, D.C. — Tonight, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) voted for the Secure America Act (S.2) to provide funding for Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which passed the House by a vote of 214-212.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) joined lawmakers from the Michigan delegation in urging President Trump to swiftly issue a Major Disaster declaration for Michigan following the severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, high winds, large hail and torrential rainfall across the state in April.