Press Releases

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) celebrated the announcement of more than $12.5 million in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funding for real infrastructure improvements in Ingham County and the City of Lansing through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program.

In case you missed it, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) wrote an op-ed in the Lansing City Pulse reflecting on America's 250th anniversary and arguing that Restoring Trust in Government is essential to preserving our democracy.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) introduced a bill 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.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressmen Tom Barrett (MI-07) and Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced the American Drone Manufacturing Dominance Act to help law enforcement agencies transition away from foreign-made drones.

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.